Medical Assistant (Certified) I

tidelandshealth; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join its clinical team, performing routine administrative and patient care duties to support physicians and nursing staff. The CMA ensures smooth clinic operations and accurate patient documentation.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, drawing blood, performing EKGs, phlebotomy, and educating patients on medications and disease management while adhering to HIPAA and OSHA requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1 year of related customer-facing healthcare experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills and experience required or preferred.
• Certification as CMA/Medical Assistant preferred or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients to exam rooms and prepare them for exams.
• Perform and document vital signs.
• Assist with medical procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications with physician's authorization.
• Perform EKGs and use CPR when required.
• Draw blood and handle phlebotomy duties.
• Provide patient education on medications, policies, and disease management.
• Stock exam rooms, clean rooms/instruments, and dispose of biohazard waste per OSHA.

Skills

Computer knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Job description

Employee Type

Regular Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

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.