Compassionate Medical Assistant for Patient Care & Admin

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, APRN, or PA. The role includes preparing patients for exams, assisting with procedures, and managing clerical tasks to support efficient clinic operations.

Responsibilities include medication administration as trained, patient education, and documentation of care in the medical record.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program (CAAHEP/ABHES or equivalent).
• SC Dept of Education Health Sciences program completion or military program.
• US Military medical assisting program completion.
• DOL-approved medical assisting apprenticeship completion.
• Employer-led training aligned with cert exams.
• PHCI CMA Fast Track completion.
• Tennessee CMA education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and clerical duties under physician/APP/PA supervision.
• Assist with examinations, tests, procedures and office-based surgeries.
• Prepare exam/treatment rooms and maintain supplies/equipment.
• Administer medications and immunizations as trained and supervised.
• Document data in the medical record and communicate with care team.
• Register patients, schedule tests, handle billing/pre-authorization tasks.

Skills

Clinical skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Medical administration

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES CMA program

SC DEPT Health Sciences program

US Military medical training

DOL Registered Apprenticeship

Employer-led training/cert exam prep

PHCI CMA Fast Track

Tennessee CMA education preference

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, APRN, or PA. The role includes preparing patients for exams, assisting with procedures, and managing clerical tasks to support efficient clinic operations.

Responsibilities include medication administration as trained, patient education, and documentation of care in the medical record.