Medical Assistant (Certified) I

Tidelands Health; Murrells Inlet (SC); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to join its team in Murrells Inlet. The role supports clinicians with patient care, vital signs, procedure assistance, EKGs, phlebotomy, and patient education, ensuring smooth clinic operations.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, and certification as a CMA/MA; CPR and HIPAA knowledge are required. The position is typically on-site within a health system setting.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills for patient interactions.
• Phlebotomy skills and venipuncture experience preferred.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to use electronic health records.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for procedures.
• Record vital signs and document accurately.
• Assist with medical procedures under supervision.
• Prepare and administer medications with physician approval as allowed.
• Perform EKGs and basic phlebotomy tasks.
• Provide patient education on office policies and home care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Phlebotomy

Computer literacy

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA/MA Certification Preferred

Tools

CPR Certification

HIPAA knowledge

Job description

**Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!****Medical Assistant (Certified) I** Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day. **A Brief Overview** The Certified Medical Assistant functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The Medical Assistant, Certified performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice that assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly. **What you will do*** Accompanying patients to exam rooms, preparing patients for exams* Performing and documenting vital signs* Assisting with procedures* Preparing and administering medications with physician’s authorization* Performing EKGs* Using CPR skills when required* Drawing blood* providing patient education with regards to office policies, medication, and management of disease, home treatments, and special diets* Responsible for stocking exam rooms, cleaning rooms, cleaning instruments, disposing of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards, and performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times* Adhering to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations**Education Qualifications*** High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred**Experience Qualifications*** At least 1 year of related customer facing experience Required* healthcare experience Preferred**Skills and Abilities*** Computer knowledge* Ability to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, patients’ families/visitors and clinical staff, including all levels of providers* Ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail* Must be able to work independently with limited supervision* Phlebotomy skills and experience**Licenses and Certifications*** Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association Required or* Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants Required or* Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologist Required or* National Certified Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing Required* Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association Required**Physical Demand** Light Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.