Medical Assistant

Humana Inc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan eligibility

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Charleston, SC is seeking a Medical Assistant 2. This position is the first contact for patient care, combining administrative duties with clinical support to ensure smooth patient flow.

You will collect vitals, assist with medication administration and phlebotomy, and document in the EMR. The role supports TB screening, works with physicians, and follows established care standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of MA program or CMA/RMA certification, or 5+ years experience with provider approval.
• CPR certification required and TB screening on hire.

Responsibilities

• Discuss symptoms and obtain vital signs.
• Administer medications/vaccines and perform phlebotomy as certified.
• Document information into EMR system.
• Collaborate with physicians and APPs.
• Maintain clean examination rooms and adhere to policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Phlebotomy

CPR Certification

Patient care

Medication administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA schooling or CMA/RMA certification or 5+ years experience

Tools

EMR software

Vaccine administration equipment

Job description

Become a part of our caring community The Medical Assistant 2 is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant 2 performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer support assignments. Typically works on semi-routine assignments.

Job Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant 2 performs clinical duties such as discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, medication/vaccine administration, phlebotomy, collecting specimens, performing diagnostic screening tests, sterilizing/cleaning equipment, maintaining examination rooms, and documenting information into the electronic medical records system.
• Collaborates closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.
• Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows.
• Decisions typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments.
• Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction.
• Follows standard policies and procedures that allow opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.
• Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of MA school/training program or a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or 5+ years of experience and approval from Provider
• Medication/vaccine administration experience
• CPR Certified
• Certified or Registered – (Arizona, Indiana, & South Carolina candidates require Medical Assistant Certification or Registration)
• This is a patient-facing role and part of our Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. We require TB screening upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years MA experience
• Phlebotomy experience
• Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam prior to foreign language communication

Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location

In-office - Charleston, SC

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $43,000 - $56,200 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well‑being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient’s well‑being.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer atCenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.