Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care & Procedures

Community Health Network; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in the United States seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers at an ambulatory site, assisting with patient visits, procedures, routine labs, referrals, and maintaining smooth patient flow.

The MA will use EPIC EMR, prepare exam rooms, obtain vitals and specimens, and participate in quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes. This role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care, and adherence to best practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate/certificate of completion from a recognized medical assisting program OR a High School Diploma/GED + one year of medical assistant experience in a physician practice within the past three years.
• Medical Assistant certification required within 6 months of hire
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for patient use including required cleaning and stocking of supplies
• Room patients and manage an efficient flow of provider's caseload
• Obtain necessary vital signs, EKGs, and/or specimen collection
• Documentation of care using the EPIC EMR system
• Perform Point of Care Testing based on patient's chief complaint and available protocols
• Process referrals and medication refills
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, providers, and staff

Responsibilities

• Assist the provider of an ambulatory health care site with facilitation of patient visits and procedures.
• Support routine laboratory tests, referrals, and quality outcomes for the practice population.
• Participate in Network quality initiatives regarding best practices.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Medical assisting program completion/certificate

High School Diploma/GED + 1 year MA experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Community Health Network in the United States seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers at an ambulatory site, assisting with patient visits, procedures, routine labs, referrals, and maintaining smooth patient flow.

The MA will use EPIC EMR, prepare exam rooms, obtain vitals and specimens, and participate in quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes. This role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care, and adherence to best practices.