Medical Assistant (Certified) II

Tidelands Health; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant (Certified) II to join their team in Murrells Inlet. This role involves providing direct patient care, performing vital sign assessments, and assisting with various clinical procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail, ensuring a smooth operation in a busy healthcare environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative team setting, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to community health and wellness.

Qualifications

• Two years of customer-facing experience in healthcare.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification required.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients to exam rooms and prepare them for exams.
• Perform and document vital signs and assist with procedures.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Computer Knowledge

Phlebotomy Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

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Medical Assistant (Certified) II

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 Medical Assistant, Certified 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. This job will also entail moderately complex procedures and coordinating multiple resources for patient services. May also perform duties for prior authorization, referrals (incoming/outgoing), good faith estimates, and/or payment collections.

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 Required
  
  

Experience Qualifications

• Two (2) years of related customer facing experience, preferably in healthcare. Required
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Computer knowledge, required.
• 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, preferred.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association Required or
• Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologist Required or
• National Certified Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing Required or
• Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants Required
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two year Required
  
  

PAT Rating

Light Physical Agility Test (PAT) Rating

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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