Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

Sweetgrass Pediatrics; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetgrass Pediatrics in North Charleston, SC is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to support providers, take vitals, prepare exam rooms, and document patient information accurately in the chart. You will assist during examinations, instruct patients on medications and diets, collect specimens, perform basic lab tests, and ensure supplies and equipment are ready and sterile.

Applicants must hold an active RMA or CMA, CPR certification, and have experience with electronic medical records;

Qualifications

• Must hold active RMA/CMA certification.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in a pediatric medical practice preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer applications; EMR experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write effectively.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Detail-oriented with strong deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and document vitals.
• Explain procedures and medications to patients.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Assist physicians during exams.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Perform basic laboratory tests.
• Maintain exam rooms and stock supplies.
• Process messages from patients and staff.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

RMA/CMA certification

Tools

EMR experience

Computer applications

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