Compassionate Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

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

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in clinical and administrative tasks. You will prepare patients, assist with examinations, handle minor procedures, and manage routine administrative duties under supervision.

The role requires CMA certification or eligible status, and adherence to safety and documentation standards within a busy Family Medicine setting. Training and competency assessment are part of the program.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES or equivalent (US Dept of Education recognized).
• Completion of a Career and Technical Education Health Sciences program approved by SC Department of Education.
• Military CMA training program completion.
• Registered Apprenticeship in medical assisting.
• Employer-led training aligned with national CMA cert exams.
• PHCI Fast Track CMA program completion.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties under physician supervision.
• Prepares patients for examinations and treatments, records vital signs, medications, allergies and chief complaints.
• Administers medications and immunizations as ordered after competency demonstration.
• Receives and responds to clinical calls, documents in medical records and coordinates with care team.
• Teaches patients and provides printed information on diagnosis and self-care.
• Completes insurance forms, patient registrations, scheduling and billing tasks as assigned.

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES medical assistant programs

South Carolina CMA program options

PHCI CMA Fast Track

Military/Course-based CMA training

Employer-led CMA training programs

NHS/Hospital CMA certifications (N/A)

Job description

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in clinical and administrative tasks. You will prepare patients, assist with examinations, handle minor procedures, and manage routine administrative duties under supervision.

The role requires CMA certification or eligible status, and adherence to safety and documentation standards within a busy Family Medicine setting. Training and competency assessment are part of the program.