Dynamic Medical Assistant – Cardiology Care & Admin

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

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in a busy Cardiology practice in Richland, SC. You will perform patient care and clerical tasks under direct supervision, preparing patients for exams and assisting with procedures.

Responsibilities include administering medications and vaccines as ordered, documenting in medical records, and coordinating scheduling, insurance forms, and billing tasks as needed. Emphasis on patient education and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of the physician(s).
• Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment; records chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies.
• 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 after demonstrating competency.
• Receives and returns clinically related calls after communicating with physician or RN.
• Teaches patient and provides printed information on diagnosis and self-care; documents education in medical record.
• Documents data in the patient medical record; completes insurance and related forms; handles scheduling, billing, pre-authorization.

Skills

Confidentiality

Education

Accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in a busy Cardiology practice in Richland, SC. You will perform patient care and clerical tasks under direct supervision, preparing patients for exams and assisting with procedures.

Responsibilities include administering medications and vaccines as ordered, documenting in medical records, and coordinating scheduling, insurance forms, and billing tasks as needed. Emphasis on patient education and confidentiality.