Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Clinic Support

SENTA ENT and Allergy Physicians; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical

Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Disability

Holidays & PTO

Employee Assistance Program

401(K) Match

Job summary

South Carolina ENT (SCENT) is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians with administrative and clinical duties in Columbia. Responsibilities include taking vitals, documenting medical histories, preparing patients for exams, drawing blood, and administering medications under physician direction.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with Medical Assistant and CPR certifications preferred. Competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment are offered at SCENT.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred (SC-specific requirement).
• CPR Certification preferred (SC-specific requirement).

Responsibilities

• Interacts professionally with patients.
• Accompanies and settles patients in the exam room in advance of the physician’s visit.
• Takes vitals (BP, pulse, temperature, weight, height) and enters them into the EMR.
• Obtains medication lists and verifies allergies during every request for medication and every visit.
• Document patient history and reason for visit with proper grammar.
• Perform office tests (rapid strep, smell tests) and document results.
• Update surgical history and post-surgical records as applicable.
• Draw blood specimens and label for appropriate lab per insurance plan.
• Administer intramuscular injections and document completion in EHR.
• Coordinate provider scheduling to minimize patient wait times.
• Prep and sanitize exam rooms for next patient.
• Manage nursing line messages and prescribe-entry communications.
• Call in prescriptions as directed by physicians.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

South Carolina ENT (SCENT) is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians with administrative and clinical duties in Columbia. Responsibilities include taking vitals, documenting medical histories, preparing patients for exams, drawing blood, and administering medications under physician direction.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with Medical Assistant and CPR certifications preferred. Competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment are offered at SCENT.