Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Gastroenterology, FT, Days

Prisma Health • Columbia, SC

228d

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Gastroenterology will perform assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of the physician(s). This role includes a variety of office and clerical duties as assigned by the office manager, with specific patient care responsibilities assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established. The position is full-time and operates during the day shift.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• No experience required.
• Job Related Certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA(NHA); NCMA (NCCT); RMA (ARMA); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (AAMP).

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification.
• Receive critical lab values, report values to physician, and document notification in medical record.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment, obtaining and recording patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening, and allergies.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms, maintaining supplies and equipment for treatments, and cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed.
• Assist physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery, including applying splints, casts, dressings, and removing sutures.
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician after demonstrating competency.
• Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient.
• Teach patients 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.
• Complete medical insurance and other related forms for physician review, and communicate with patients, referral sources, and payors.
• Schedule tests and treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed