Medical Assistant (Full-Time) - Internal Medicine Clinic

McLeod Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in South Carolina seeks a Medical Assistant to assist in patient care, perform specialized tests, and help manage patient records. Applicants should possess a Basic Life Support certification and a Certified Medical Assistant certification.

The role involves direct care, patient education, and responsibilities such as scheduling appointments and ensuring equipment is maintained. Join a committed team in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician in assessing patient needs based on history and observation.
• Performs direct patient care including triage and patient education.
• Collects and documents vital signs and patient history.
• Performs specialized tests such as electrocardiography.
• Schedules testing and appointments as instructed.

Education

Basic Life Support certification

Certified Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician in assessing patient needs based on history, observation, physical exam, telephone triage, and diagnostic results.
• Performs direct patient care, including triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge, and follow‑up instructions, and prepares patients to be seen by the provider.
• Collects and documents vital signs, patient history, and chief complaint through communication with patients and family.
• Prepares charts and scans necessary documents in the patient’s medical record.
• Performs specialized tests such as electrocardiography, pulmonary function tests, sleep studies, Holter monitors, and selected laboratory procedures.
• Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician.
• Assists the provider with treatments and procedures as needed.
• Schedules testing and referral appointments per provider instructions.
• Consults with patients on telephone calls, addressing problems or referring to the physician.
• Performs follow‑up calls as necessary.
• Clears and cleans examination rooms between patients following OSHA standards.
• Maintains instruments and equipment clean and reports malfunction to office management.
• Maintains medical supply inventory, checks expiration dates, and disposes of outdated medications and vaccines.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of equipment needed to perform duties.
• Schedules and reschedules appointments as necessary.
• Assists patients in signing up for MyChart and encourages its use as the primary communication tool with McLeod Health.
• Promotes a climate of learning, encourages co‑workers’ continuing education, participates in quality improvement projects, and projects a positive image of the practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification.

We are an equal opportunity employer.