Compassionate Medical Assistant — Cardiology Team

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC seeks a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and administrative duties under physician supervision in a Cardiology setting.

The role includes preparing patients, assisting with examinations, administering medications as ordered, and documenting information in medical records. A CMA-credential option list is provided, with multiple SC and US program pathways available.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assisting program from an accredited institution as listed in the SC/US options.
• Experience not required for this role.
• Certification options include CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA (NHA); NCMA (NCCT); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (ARMA).

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned patient care and administrative duties under physician supervision.
• Prepares patients for examinations and records vital signs, chief complaints, medications, allergies.
• Prepares exam rooms and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Assists physician with examinations, tests, procedures and minor office-based surgery.
• Administers medications and immunizations as ordered after competency validation.
• Documents data in medical records and handles billing, scheduling, and pre-authorization tasks.

Skills

Maintain confidentiality

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES CMA program or equivalent

SC Department of Education Health Sciences Program

U.S. Military CMA training

DOL-approved CMA Registered Apprenticeship

Employer-Led CMA training program

PHCI Fast Track CMA program

Tennessee CMA education accepted

Job description

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC seeks a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and administrative duties under physician supervision in a Cardiology setting.

The role includes preparing patients, assisting with examinations, administering medications as ordered, and documenting information in medical records. A CMA-credential option list is provided, with multiple SC and US program pathways available.