Medical Assistant Certified F/T Day

Prisma Health; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Carolina is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and administrative duties under physician supervision. The role includes preparing patients for examinations, documenting medical records, and assisting with procedures. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited medical assistant program, though no prior experience is required. Join us in transforming healthcare for the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Confirmation of successful completion of PHCI Fast Track CMA program accepted.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care and administrative duties under physician supervision.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment, documents medical records.
• Assists physician with examinations and administers medications.

Skills

Confidentiality

Education

Completion of an 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.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Performs 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 the medical record.

Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Obtains and records patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening, and allergies. Pends orders for physician signature.

Prepares exam and treatment rooms. Maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, and cleans/sterilizes instruments as needed.

Assists physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery. Applies splints, casts, dressings, and removes sutures with competency. Reports and assists during emergencies.

Prepares and administers medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal, and intramuscular injections, after demonstrating competency and passing medication administration test.

Receives and returns clinically related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient.

Teaches patients and provides 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.

Documents data and cares in the patient medical record.

Completes medical insurance and other related forms for physician review. Communicates as needed with the patient, referral source, and payor between visits. Completes patient registration, scheduling, billing tasks, pre-authorization, and other general office/clerical duties as assigned. Schedules tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

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

Minimum Requirements

Education - Completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.

Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

Confirmation of the successful completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program will be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Able to maintain confidentiality.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Heritage Peds/Int Med - Wren

Facility

2350 Heritage Ped/Int Med - Wren

Department

23501000 Heritage Ped/Int Med - Wren-Practice Operations

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