Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

Sweetgrass Pediatrics; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetgrass Pediatrics is seeking a dedicated medical assistant to support providers in delivering high-quality pediatric care. You will escort patients, take vitals, prepare exams, and assist during procedures, while maintaining accurate records and complying with HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities include collecting lab specimens, performing basic tests, managing supplies, and communicating clearly with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have active RMA/CMA certification.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in a pediatric medical practice preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer applications; prior EMR experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Detail-oriented with strong decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, take vital signs, and document data in charts.
• Instruct patients about medications and diet per the provider.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examination.
• Assist the physician during patient exams.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic tests.
• Maintain exam rooms and stock supplies; sterilize as required.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician.
• Perform blood collection following OSHA guidelines.
• Remove sutures and change dressings.
• Maintain logs (temperatures, medications, oxygen, etc.).
• Process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
• Complete mandatory training and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certified

RMA/CMA

Pediatric experience

EMR experience

Communication skills

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Education

RMA/CMA

CPR certified

Tools

EMR software

MS Office

Job description

Description

Assist medical providers in providing a high level of quality patient care. Performs a variety of duties in accordance with federal, state and local regulations along with established priorities and procedures of the practice.

Job Tasks

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient's chart.
• Instructs patients about medications and special diets as instructed by the medical provider.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepares patients for examination.
• Assists the physician during patient exams.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens.
• Performs basic laboratory tests.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by the physician.
• Performs blood collection following established procedures and utilizing universal precautions in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Removes sutures and changes dressings.
• Maintain all logs and required checks in accordance with assigned duties. (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).
• Process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
• Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.
• Completes all mandatory training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Quality and Customer Satisfaction

• Demonstrates commitment to superior customer experiences with a service-oriented attitude.
• Collaborates with others to coordinate care, resolve concerns, and address the needs of patients, family members, physicians and employees.
• Considers patient and employee safety. Takes initiative to identify and eliminate risks.
• Respects and considers patient rights to privacy and complies with all HIPAA guidelines for maintaining confidentiality.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates professionally and appropriately at all times.
• Builds strong working relationships with co-workers and other staff while recognizing individual talents and perspectives.
• Identifies, analyzes and solves problems.

Accountability and Productivity

• Accepts responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to effectively and successfully execute responsibilities.
• Adheres to regulatory and company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must have active RMA/CMA.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Experience in a pediatric medical practice preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer applications; prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write effectively.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines, in a detail-oriented manner.

Machines & Equipment Used

• General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, scanner, personal computer.

Working Conditions

• Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke free environment.
• Exposure or potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids may be required.
• May at times work under stressful situations.
• Handicapped accessible.

Physical Requirements

• Good visual acuity and ability to verbally communicate.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 25 pounds.

Direct Reports

• None