Medical Assistant, Certified

Jobtailor; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a qualified Medical Assistant in Charleston, SC to provide direct and indirect patient care within the MA scope, record vital signs, manage EMR/EHR documentation, and support clinical and front desk workflows. The role requires active MA certification, BLS, HS diploma, and completion of a SC-approved program.

Multitasking in a high-volume environment and strong communication are essential. Experience in medical terminology and the ability to work with patients and teams are

Qualifications

• Active Medical Assisting certification (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support (required at hire).
• High School/GED (required).
• SC-approved MA/post-secondary program or equivalent (required).
• Externship or clinical training (preferred).
• 1 year Medical Assisting experience (preferred).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume environment.
• Medical terminology proficiency.
• Ability to work with patients, families, and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care within the Medical Assisting scope of practice.
• Record chief complaints, vital signs, health maintenance checks, medication reviews, and patient/family needs.
• Administer ordered medications, including oral, injectable, and topical medications.
• Identify and report significant changes in patient condition to the provider.
• Troubleshoot issues and elevate problems to the provider, supervisor, or appropriate resource.
• Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for physicians.
• Travel to other facilities or adjust hours to meet patient care needs.
• Maintain clean, orderly, safe examination rooms, work areas, equipment, and supplies.
• Support virtual health visits, including setup, pre-charting, patient preparation, troubleshooting, and data collection.
• Accurately document in EMR/EHR systems.
• Manage provider-directed in-basket messages.
• Perform front desk workflows such as MyChart requests, registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, and check-in/check-out.
• Follow up on orders, appointments, referrals, and follow-up visits; collect co-pays.
• Order supplies, track referrals, labs, and diagnostic tests, and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Record medical histories, vital statistics, test results, and laboratory specimens.
• Prepare specimens for testing and perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Provide prescription and refill information as directed by the provider.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and assist physicians with examinations and treatments.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ACCEPTED SC MA program / equivalent

Tools

MyChart

EMR/EHR systems

Office equipment

Job description

• Provide direct and indirect patient care within the Medical Assisting scope of practice
• Record chief complaints, vital signs, health maintenance checks, medication reviews, and patient/family needs
• Administer ordered medications, including oral, injectable, and topical medications
• Identify and report significant changes in patient condition to the provider
• Troubleshoot issues and elevate problems to the provider, supervisor, or appropriate resource
• Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for physicians
• Travel to other facilities or adjust hours to meet patient care needs
• Maintain clean, orderly, safe examination rooms, work areas, equipment, and supplies
• Support virtual health visits, including setup, pre-charting, patient preparation, troubleshooting, and data collection
• Accurately document in EMR/EHR systems
• Manage provider-directed in-basket messages
• Perform front desk workflows such as MyChart requests, registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, and check-in/check-out
• Follow up on orders, appointments, referrals, and follow-up visits; collect co-pays
• Order supplies, track referrals, labs, and diagnostic tests, and dispose of contaminated supplies
• Record medical histories, vital statistics, test results, and laboratory specimens
• Prepare specimens for testing and perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
• Provide prescription and refill information as directed by the provider
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions
• Clean and sterilize instruments and assist physicians with examinations and treatments

Requirements

• Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the listed certifying organizations (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; required prior to independent patient care at BSMH
• High School/GED (required)
• In South Carolina, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant post-secondary education program, an approved health sciences program, a military medical assisting program, a Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship program, or an aligned healthcare-employer training program is required
• Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)
• 1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, and teams in a high-volume environment
• Medical terminology
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to use standard office equipment, including computer, copier, phone, and fax machine
• Ability to perform required clinical and administrative competencies
• Ability to exercise universal precautions and use personal protective equipment
• Ability to meet the listed physical requirements and work around infectious materials, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, dust/fumes, electrical shock, and X-ray/electromagnetic energy

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care within the Medical Assisting scope, including medication administration, vital sign recording, and EMR/EHR documentation. Capable of managing front desk workflows and supporting virtual health visits while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Active Medical Assisting Certification
• BLS Basic Life Support Certification
• 1 Year Medical Assisting Experience
• Medical Terminology Proficiency
• Attention to Detail

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Care
• Medication Administration
• Vital Sign Recording
• EMR/EHR Documentation
• Laboratory Testing
• Clinical Competencies
• Front Desk Workflows
• Health Maintenance Checks
• Troubleshooting Patient Issues
• Specimen Preparation

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Multitasking
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Medical Assisting Certification
• BLS Basic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

• Medical Assisting
• Patient Care
• Health Sciences
• Universal Precautions
• Infection Control

Tools & Technologies

• Standard Office Equipment
• MyChart
• EMR/EHR Systems