Prisma Health-posted 2 months ago
Columbia, SC
5,001-10,000 employees

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of the physician(s). Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established. This job requires regional travel across all Prisma Health sites.

  • 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.
  • Report critical lab values to the physician.
  • 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, sterilizing instruments as needed.
  • Assist physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and in-office surgery.
  • Apply splints, casts, and dressings, and remove sutures.
  • Report and assist during emergencies.
  • Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in ongoing process improvement activities.
  • Teach patient and provide printed information about diagnosis, self-care, health promotion, disease prevention, and community healthcare resources.
  • Document data and care in the patient medical record and maintain confidentiality.
  • Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after communicating with physician regarding medical concerns of the patient.
  • Transmit physician medication orders to pharmacy, as governed by state law.
  • 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, and perform general office/clerical duties as assigned.
  • Schedule tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is required.
  • One (1) year of experience.
  • Job Related Certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA(NHA); NCMA (NCCT); RMA (ARMA); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (AAMP).
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