PRN Certified Medical Assistant - North Augusta

Novant Health Urgent Care (Formerly Doctors Care); North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Incentive Pay Program

Continuing Education Reimbursement

PSLF eligible

UpToDate access

Generous PTO

403(b) with vested match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Novant Health Urgent Care (formerly Doctors Care) seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinicians, prepare patients for visits, take vitals, and document information in the EMR. Duties include front-desk support, patient scheduling, and ensuring a high standard of care and service.

The ideal candidate completes an accredited medical assisting program, holds CMA/RMA credentials, and demonstrates strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited medical assisting program.
• Current CMA or RMA credential is required or preferred.
• Proficiency with medical terminology and computers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for physician visits by taking vitals and documenting information in EMR.
• Assist with patient services at the front desk and provide outstanding customer service.
• Collect specimens and perform basic lab tests as directed.
• Prepare/administer medications as delegated by clinicians.
• Maintain professional behavior and accurate documentation at all times.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of Accredited Medical Assisting Program

Current Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant

Associate’s degree in medical assisting

Job description

Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Location: PRN Doctors Care center

Status: Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN

Who Are We?

Part of the Novant Health family based in North Carolina, Novant Health Urgent Care (formerly Doctors Care) provides exceptional healthcare through our network of more than 50 urgent care centers and 20 physical therapy facilities across South Carolina. Our Columbia-based headquarters delivers non-medical management and administrative services to support these locations. For decades, we have been committed to delivering exceptional, convenient, and affordable healthcare experiences to families and communities throughout the Palmetto State.

Why Doctors Care? Here’s What We Offer!

• Competitive wages with annual market data review


• Incentive Pay Program


• Continuing Education Reimbursement


• Eligible employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program


• UpToDate Subscription


• Generous PTO


• 403(b) with 100% vested match


• Health, dental, vision insurance


• Health Reimbursement Account


• Flexible Spending Account


• Short term and Long-term Disability


• Whole and Term Life Insurance


• Rewarding Careers


• Great working environment

What Are We Looking For?

NHUC is currently looking for a medical assistant to join our team who will prepare patients for their physician visit. MA’s prepare patients by taking vitals, documents vital information from patient into EMR system. They also assist with patient services duties at the front desk taking phone calls, updating patient demographics and offering outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Collects patient demographics, medical history, prescription and pharmacy information and records it for the provider.


• Recognizes patient distress and notifies the provider accordingly.


• Collect laboratory specimens including phlebotomy


• Performs laboratory tests


• Performs data collection and testing for occupational health clients


• Prepares and administer medications as delegated by a physician, physician assistant and nurse practitioner.


• Exhibits professional behavior and provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers at all times.


• Operates general office equipment such as personal computer, copier, fax machine, etc.


• Ability to effectively utilize EMR software.


• Supports provider by performing excellent patient care through effective communication.


• Ensure all patient rooms and equipment are in working condition.


• Provides coverage at other clinic locations within the region as requested and/or needed.


• Other duties as assigned.

Do You Have What It Takes?

A good candidate will bring with them:

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Completion of an Accredited Medical Assisting Program


• Current Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant


• Computer skills


• Basic medical terminology


• Healthcare Provider CPR certification


• Trained in OSHA/HIPAA compliance


• Willing to work 12 hour shifts and weekends


• Willing to work at other centers as needed


• Effective verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to reflect our mission, vision, and values through actions and conduct.

An ideal candidate would also have:

• Associate’s degree in medical assisting