Pediatric CMA/RMA - Regional Float Medical Assistant

Southernmed; South Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Southernmed is seeking a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant to support pediatric patients. The role includes patient work-up, vitals, lab collection, and procedures within regulatory guidelines.

This position will float among Upstate offices, assisting providers and coordinating care with front staff. Candidates must hold active CMA/RMA and CPR certification, with preferred experience in pediatrics and EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Must have active CMA/RMA.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Experience in a pediatric medical practice preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer applications; prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write effectively.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines, in a detail-oriented manner.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart.
• Instruct patients about medications and special diets as instructed by the medical provider.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examination.
• Assist the physician during patient exams.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Perform basic laboratory tests.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician.
• Perform blood collection following established procedures and utilizing universal precautions in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Remove sutures and changes dressings.
• Maintain all logs and required checks in accordance with assigned duties.
• Process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
• Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.
• Completes all mandatory training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active CMA/RMA

CPR certified

Pediatric experience preferred

EMR experience

Computer literacy

Effective communication

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Job description

Southernmed is seeking a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant to support pediatric patients. The role includes patient work-up, vitals, lab collection, and procedures within regulatory guidelines.

This position will float among Upstate offices, assisting providers and coordinating care with front staff. Candidates must hold active CMA/RMA and CPR certification, with preferred experience in pediatrics and EMR systems.