Medical Assistant | Day Shift, Patient Care & Lab Support

HCA Healthcare; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance & education support

Retirement and stock purchase options

Wellbeing and counseling services

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's Coastal Carolina Bariatric Center in Summerville, SC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced, team-based environment. Full-time, Monday through Friday, days, with no nights, no weekends, and no holidays.

The role provides clinical assistance by taking histories and vital signs, preparing rooms, assisting with injections, lab tests, minor procedures, and handling referrals.

Qualifications

• One year of Medical Assisting or other direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting.
• Medical Assistant Certification required or obtainable within specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination by taking histories and vital signs.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain supplies and equipment including sterilization.
• Perform injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy.
• Assist physicians with minor surgeries and physicals.
• Answer calls and screen referrals for the practice.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Clinical support

Education

Medical Assistant Certification (RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, NRCMA, ABR-OE)

Tools

Medical instruments

Job description

HCA Healthcare's Coastal Carolina Bariatric Center in Summerville, SC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced, team-based environment. Full-time, Monday through Friday, days, with no nights, no weekends, and no holidays.

The role provides clinical assistance by taking histories and vital signs, preparing rooms, assisting with injections, lab tests, minor procedures, and handling referrals.