Medical Assistant Cert

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and clerical duties under direct physician supervision in Columbia, SC. You will prepare patients, assist with examinations, administer medications, and manage documentation and scheduling as part of a clinical team.

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred; no experience required. Certification options include CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, or equivalent; PHCI CMA pathway also accepted.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred.
• No Experience Required.
• Certification options include CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), NRCMA (NAHP) or RMA (AAMP).
• In lieu of the education requirement, completion of Prisma Health Certification Institute CMA program accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties under physician direction.
• Prepare patients for examination; record chief complaints, meds, vitals, pain, allergies.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain supplies and instruments.
• Assist with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery; apply splints and dressings.
• Administer medications and immunizations as ordered, after competency demonstrated.
• Handle telephone calls with physician or RN input; provide patient education and document in chart.
• Document data and care in the patient record; maintain confidentiality.
• Complete insurance and related forms; manage scheduling, billing tasks, pre-authorization.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Medical terminology

Administrative tasks

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

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. Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established.

Accountabilities

• Perform clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification, including point of care testing. Receives critical lab values, reports value to physician and documents notification in medical record. - 25%
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Obtain and record patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies. Pends orders for physician signature. -20%
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms. Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed. - 10%
• Assist physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery. Apply splints, casts, dressings and remove sutures with competency. Report and assist during emergencies. - 10%
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injection and intramuscular injection, after demonstrating competency and passing medication administration test. - 10%
• Receive and return clinically-related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient. - 10%
• Teach patient and provide printed information, on physician request, about diagnosis, self-care within the scope of assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention and community healthcare resources. Patient education must be documented in the medical record. - 5%
• Document data and care in the patient medical record. Maintain as confidential. - 5%
• Complete medical insurance and other related forms for physician review. Communicate as needed with the patient, referral source and payor between visits. Complete patient registration, scheduling and billing tasks, pre-authorization and other general office/clerical duties as assigned. Schedule tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician. - 5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred.

No Experience Required.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

Job Related Certification From One Of The Following

CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA(NHA); NCMA (NCCT); RMA (ARMA); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (AAMP)

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

In lieu of the education requirement stated above, will accept confirmation of the successful completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

115 Blarney Dr Columbia

Facility

Internal Medicine 115 Blarney 108

Department

Internal Medicine 115 Blarney 108-Practice Operations

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