Medical Assistant Cert

Prisma; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and administrative duties under physician supervision in an Internal Medicine setting.

The role involves preparing patients, assisting with exams, administering medications, handling calls, and documenting in the medical record. Day shift, on-site position with opportunities to contribute to patient education and care coordination.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical, technical, administrative, and clerical duties under physician supervision, including point-of-care testing.
• Prepare patients for examination; document chief complaints, medications, vital signs, allergies; pend orders for physician signature.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms; maintain supplies and equipment; sterilize instruments as needed.
• Assist physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery; apply splints, casts, dressings; remove sutures; assist during emergencies.
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including various routes, after competency demonstration.
• Receive and return clinically-related calls; communicate with physician or RN regarding medical concerns.
• Educate patients and provide printed information on diagnosis, self-care, health promotion, disease prevention; document education in medical record.
• Document data and care in the patient record; maintain confidentiality.
• Complete insurance and related forms, schedule tests and treatments, pre-authorization, and other clerical duties.

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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