Compassionate Medical Assistant — Clinical & Admin Expert

Prisma Health; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in West Columbia, SC seeks a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and a broad range of administrative duties under supervision. You will assist in examinations, document data, prepare rooms and manage orders and tests. Training and competency allow you to apply medications and educate patients.

Educational pathways include CAAHEP/ABHES CMA programs, SC health sciences programs, or military/apprenticeship CMA tracks. Certification is required to practice in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical assisting education program (CAAHEP/ABHES or equivalent).
• Completion of SC-approved health-science education program or military CMA training.
• Certification from CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA/other approved program.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with examinations, tests, procedures and minor surgery.
• Prepare patients, record chief complaints, meds, vitals and allergies.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed and trained.
• Document data in medical records and manage patient registrations and billing tasks.
• Provide patient education and coordinate referrals and pre-authorizations.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical duties

Administrative tasks

Medical record documentation

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES CMA program

SC Career/Tech Health Sciences program

US Military medical training

Registered Apprenticeship CMA program

PHCI CMA program completion

Job description

Prisma Health in West Columbia, SC seeks a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and a broad range of administrative duties under supervision. You will assist in examinations, document data, prepare rooms and manage orders and tests. Training and competency allow you to apply medications and educate patients.

Educational pathways include CAAHEP/ABHES CMA programs, SC health sciences programs, or military/apprenticeship CMA tracks. Certification is required to practice in this role.