Compassionate Medical Assistant – Family Medicine

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC invites a Medical Assistant to join our Family Medicine team. You will perform patient care and related administrative duties under the supervision of a physician, and assist with exams and routine procedures.

The role includes collecting vital signs, preparing patients and rooms, documenting in the medical record, and supporting scheduling and billing tasks as assigned. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical assisting education program accredited by the CAAHEP, ABHES, or any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• Completion of a Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education.
• Military Training: Completion of a medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States Military.
• Registered Apprenticeship: Completion of a medical assisting United States Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship program.
• Employer-Led Training: Completion of a training program delivered by a health care employer that aligns with a nationally accredited certification exam.
• Completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program.
• Education: In Tennessee-completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• Experience - No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties under the physician and within the scope of training and certification.
• Receives critical lab values, reports to physician and documents notification in medical record.
• Prepares patients for examination; records chief complaints, medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies.
• Prepares exam rooms; maintains supplies and equipment; cleans/sterilizes instruments.
• Assists physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery; applies splints, casts, dressings and removes sutures with competency.
• Prepares and administers medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, with demonstrated competency.
• Receives and routes clinically related telephone calls; communicates with physician or RN regarding patient concerns.
• Educates patient and provides printed information about diagnosis and self-care; documents education in medical record.
• Documents data in the patient medical record; completes insurance forms; coordinates scheduling and billing tasks; pre-authorizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC invites a Medical Assistant to join our Family Medicine team. You will perform patient care and related administrative duties under the supervision of a physician, and assist with exams and routine procedures.

The role includes collecting vital signs, preparing patients and rooms, documenting in the medical record, and supporting scheduling and billing tasks as assigned. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program is required.