Pediatric Orthopedics CMA — Day Shift, Make a Difference

Prisma; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland, SC seeks a Medical Assistant to support Orthopedics Pediatric-Practice Operations. You will perform patient care and essential clerical duties under physician supervision, preparing exam rooms, recording vital signs, and assisting with procedures.

No experience required; completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred. Day shift; opportunity to contribute to patient education and care coordination within a respected health system.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification, including point of care testing.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Obtain and record patients’ chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms. Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed.
• Assist physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery. Apply splints, casts, dressings and remove sutures with competency. Report and assist during emergencies.
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injection and intramuscular injection, after demonstrating competency and passing medication administration test.
• Receive and return clinically-related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient.
• Teach patient and provide printed information about diagnosis, self-care within the scope of assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention and community healthcare resources.
• Document data and care in the patient medical record. Maintain as confidential.
• Complete medical insurance and other related forms for physician review. Communicate as needed with the patient, referral source and payor between visits. Complete patient registration, scheduling and billing tasks, pre-authorization and other general office/clerical duties as assigned. Schedule tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician.

Education

Accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Prisma Health in Richland, SC seeks a Medical Assistant to support Orthopedics Pediatric-Practice Operations. You will perform patient care and essential clerical duties under physician supervision, preparing exam rooms, recording vital signs, and assisting with procedures.

No experience required; completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred. Day shift; opportunity to contribute to patient education and care coordination within a respected health system.