Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

US Pediatric Partners; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

US Pediatric Partners is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support pediatric providers in delivering high-quality patient care. You will escort patients, record vitals, prepare exam rooms, assist during exams, collect specimens, and help with medications under physician direction.

Responsibilities include patient education, maintaining logs, complying with HIPAA, and using EMR systems. CPR-certified CMA/RMA required; prior pediatric experience preferred; ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• Active CMA/RMA certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in pediatric medical practice preferred.
• Ability to use electronic medical records and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and record vital signs.
• Assist physicians during patient exams and prepare rooms.
• Collect and process laboratory specimens and basic tests.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed.
• Maintain logs and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Communicate with patients and front office staff to providers.
• Demonstrate service-oriented care and teamwork.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Education

CMA/RMA certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

CPR certification

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

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.

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