Medical Assistant - McLeod ENT Assoc

McLeod Health; Florence (SC); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

McLeod Health in Florence, SC is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for the ENT clinic. You will support physicians with patient care, triage, basic testing, and patient education while ensuring accurate charting and communication through MyChart.

The role requires CMA certification and BLS within 90 days of hire, with ongoing BLS maintenance. Join a team focused on quality care in a large, integrated health system.

Qualifikationen

• Candidates must provide Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support must be maintained throughout employment.

Aufgaben

• Assist physician in patient assessment based on history, exam, and diagnostics.
• Perform direct patient care including triage, procedures, education, discharge, and follow-up instructions.
• Collect and document vital signs, history, and chief complaint.
• Prepare and scan documents in the patient’s medical record.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Vital signs

Phone triage

Medical charting

Ausbildung

Certified Medical Assistant

Basic Life Support

Tools

ECG

Pulmonary function test

Holter monitor

Lab procedures

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Medical Assistant – FT – McLeod ENT - Florence

Job Description

Medical Assistant – FT – McLeod ENT - Florence

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician in assessing the needs of patients based on information collected through history, observation, physical exam, telephone triage and analysis of diagnostic results:


• Performs direct patient care, i.e., triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge, and follow-up instructions. Prepares patient to be seen by provider.


• Collects and documents pertinent information through communication with patients and family to include vital signs, history, and chief complaint.


• Performs chart prep and scans necessary documents in patient’s medical record as appropriate.


• Performs specialized tests such as electrocardiography, pulmonary function test, sleep studies, Holter monitors, and selected laboratory procedures as needed in the practice.


• Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician.


• Assists provider with treatments and procedures as needed.


• Schedules testing and referral appointments for patients per provider instructions.


• Consults with patient on telephone calls whether addressing the problem or referring the call to the physician.


• Performs follow-up calls to patients as necessary.


• Cleans and straightens examination rooms between patients according to OSHA standards.


• Keep all necessary instruments clean and in examination rooms.


• Sets up and maintains equipment and immediately notifies office management of any malfunction.


• Maintains medical supply inventory, checks expiration dates on medications and vaccines and disposes of outdated medications.


• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all equipment needed to perform duties.


• Schedules and reschedules appointments as necessary.


• Proficient in assisting patients to sign up for MyChart and encouraging patients to use MyChart as main form of communication with McLeod Health.


• Possesses skills and abilities required in a multifaceted environment in addition to those relating to nursing:


• Promotes a climate conducive to learning through encouragement of co-worker’s formal and informal continuing education.


• Actively participates in departmental quality improvement projects. Promotes the practice mission and philosophy.


• Promotes the practice by projecting a positive image.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support


• Certified Medical Assistant

Memberships

• Occupation Risk Assessment

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

We are an equal opportunity employer.