Orthopedics Clinical Assistant — Patient Care

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Lexington, SC seeks a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and administrative duties under supervision of a licensed physician, APRN, or PA. Tasks include preparing patients, recording vitals, assisting with exams, administering medications, and handling billing and registration.

The role requires completion of an accredited medical assisting program or equivalent training, with various SC and national certifications accepted.

Qualifications

• Graduate of one of the listed medical assisting education pathways.
• Completion of SC-Dept. of Education approved Health Sciences program.
• Military medical assisting program completion acceptable.
• DOL-approved medical assisting apprenticeship completion.
• Employer-led training aligned with certification exam.
• PHCI Fast Track CMA program completion.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under supervision.
• Performs clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties as directed by the physician.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment, records vital signs and complaints.
• Assists physician with examinations, procedures and office-based surgeries.
• Administers medications and immunizations as ordered, with competency demonstrated.
• Handles patient communications and education; documents in medical record.
• Manages registration, scheduling, billing, and insurance forms as needed.

Education

Graduate of a medical assisting education program accredited by the CAAHEP, ABHES, or any accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Completion of a Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education.

Military Training: medical assisting program provided by a branch of the U.S. Military.

Registered Apprenticeship: U.S. Department of Labor–approved medical assisting apprenticeship program.

Employer-Led Training aligned with a nationally accredited certification exam.

PHCI Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program completion.

Tennessee CMA program completion preferred.

Job description

Prisma Health in Lexington, SC seeks a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and administrative duties under supervision of a licensed physician, APRN, or PA. Tasks include preparing patients, recording vitals, assisting with exams, administering medications, and handling billing and registration.

The role requires completion of an accredited medical assisting program or equivalent training, with various SC and national certifications accepted.