Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Desk Champion

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aiken Physicians Alliance, affiliated with Aiken Regional Medical Centers, seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under physician supervision. You will interview patients, record vital signs, and prepare examination rooms while ensuring accurate EMR documentation and smooth front-desk coverage as needed.

The role requires completing an accredited Medical Assistant program and CPR/BLS certification, with familiarity in medical terminology and clinic workflows.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• One year Medical Assistant experience or completion of program.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and clinic operations.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of patient care duties under physician direction.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and prepares exam rooms.
• Documents in the Electronic Medical Record per IPM guidelines.
• Assists in front desk coverage as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Current BLS/CPR certification

Tools

EKG machine

Medical office equipment

Job description

Aiken Physicians Alliance, affiliated with Aiken Regional Medical Centers, seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under physician supervision. You will interview patients, record vital signs, and prepare examination rooms while ensuring accurate EMR documentation and smooth front-desk coverage as needed.

The role requires completing an accredited Medical Assistant program and CPR/BLS certification, with familiarity in medical terminology and clinic workflows.