Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

Southernmed; Rock Hill, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southernmed in Rock Hill, SC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will perform vital signs, prepare patients, assist during exams, collect specimens, manage clerical tasks, and ensure HIPAA compliance while maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

• Active RMA/CMA certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of electronic medical records preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and document vitals.
• Assist physician during exams.
• Prepare patients for examination and explain procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic tests.
• Maintain exam rooms and sterilize equipment.

Skills

Pediatric care

Active CPR certification

Team coordination

Independent work

Education

RMA/CMA certification

Tools

EMR systems

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