Clinical Medical Assistant — Compassionate Care & Admin

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and clerical duties under direct physician supervision in Columbia, SC. You will prepare patients, assist with examinations, administer medications, and manage documentation and scheduling as part of a clinical team.

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred; no experience required. Certification options include CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, or equivalent; PHCI CMA pathway also accepted.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred.
• No Experience Required.
• Certification options include CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), NRCMA (NAHP) or RMA (AAMP).
• In lieu of the education requirement, completion of Prisma Health Certification Institute CMA program accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties under physician direction.
• Prepare patients for examination; record chief complaints, meds, vitals, pain, allergies.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain supplies and instruments.
• Assist with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery; apply splints and dressings.
• Administer medications and immunizations as ordered, after competency demonstrated.
• Handle telephone calls with physician or RN input; provide patient education and document in chart.
• Document data and care in the patient record; maintain confidentiality.
• Complete insurance and related forms; manage scheduling, billing tasks, pre-authorization.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Medical terminology

Administrative tasks

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Prisma Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and clerical duties under direct physician supervision in Columbia, SC. You will prepare patients, assist with examinations, administer medications, and manage documentation and scheduling as part of a clinical team.

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred; no experience required. Certification options include CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, or equivalent; PHCI CMA pathway also accepted.