Orthopedics CMA: Compassionate Patient Care & Admin Support

Prisma Health; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in Lexington, SC, to perform patient care and support the physician team. The role includes clerical tasks, patient education, and routine practice operations.

Under supervision, you will collect vital signs, document care, assist with examinations, and help manage medications and immunizations as directed. This position supports Orthopedics Spine practice operations at Prisma Health.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program (CAAHEP/ABHES or equivalent).
• State-approved health sciences program completion or military medical program completion.
• US DOL-approved CMA apprenticeship completion.
• PHCI CMA fast track completion or equivalent.
• Tennessee CMA completion preferred if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties under physician and office manager supervision.
• Receives and records patient complaints, vital signs, medications, allergies and pending orders.
• Prepares exam rooms and assists during examinations and procedures with competency.
• Documents care in medical records and notifies physician of critical lab values.
• Administers medications or immunizations as directed and handles scheduling, billing, and pre-authorization tasks.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Documentation

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited medical assisting program

SC Department of Education Health Sciences program

Military medical assisting training

DOL-accepted CMA apprenticeship

PHCI Fast Track CMA program

Tennessee CMA preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in Lexington, SC, to perform patient care and support the physician team. The role includes clerical tasks, patient education, and routine practice operations.

Under supervision, you will collect vital signs, document care, assist with examinations, and help manage medications and immunizations as directed. This position supports Orthopedics Spine practice operations at Prisma Health.