Medical Assistant

CenterWell Senior Primary Care; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

CenterWell Senior Primary Care is seeking a Medical Assistant in Myrtle Beach, SC. In this role, you will be the first contact for patient care, handling both administrative and clinical responsibilities. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and Medical Assistant certification, with preferred experience in phlebotomy, medication administration, and bilingual in English and Spanish. The position offers a competitive salary range of $43,000 – $56,200 per year, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an MA school/training program or equivalent experience.
• Screened for TB as part of company's TB screening program.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-visit planning based on patient visit type.
• Obtain and record medical history and vital signs.
• Assist healthcare providers with medical procedures.

Skills

CPR Certified

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

Phlebotomy experience

Medication administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified/Registered Medical Assistant designation or 5+ years of experience

Job description

Position Overview

As a Medical Assistant you will be the first contact for patient care, responsible for administrative responsibilities in addition to patient care. You will work onsite in a clinical environment and report to the Center Administrator, performing varied activities and moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer support assignments.

Location

CenterWell Senior Primary Care office, 240 Hwy 17 North, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform pre-visit planning based on patient visit type.
• Obtain and record medical history and vital signs.
• Room patients and assist healthcare providers with medical procedures and treatments.
• Perform specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
• Prepare and administer medication under the direction of a healthcare provider.
• Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including documentation of HEDIS and Stars quality measures.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of an MA school/training program and a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant designation, or a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant with 5+ years of experience and provider approval.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR Certified.
• Screened for TB as part of the company's tuberculosis (TB) screening program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience.
• Medication/vaccine administration experience.
• 1+ year of MA 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).

Work Schedule

40 hours per week.

Compensation

$43,000 – $56,200 per year, based on geographic location and experience. Eligible for a bonus incentive plan.

Benefits

Humana, Inc. offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Humana does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Humana takes affirmative action and bases all employment decisions on valid job requirements.