Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Patewood Outpatient Center, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), or Physician Assistant (PA). Performs office and clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities are assigned by the supervising physician, APRN, or PA after competency is established. The role includes clinical, technical, administrative, and clerical duties within the scope of training and certification, including point-of-care testing. The Certified Medical Assistant prepares patients, examination rooms, supplies, and equipment; assists with examinations and procedures; administers ordered medications and immunizations after demonstrating competency; communicates with patients and clinical staff; documents care; and supports registration, scheduling, billing, insurance, and other office processes. This is a non-management position in the Mammography-POC department at Patewood Outpatient Center/Medical Offices, located at Patewood Hospital. It is a full-time day-shift role.

Requirements

In South Carolina, complete a medical assistant training program through one of the following: a CAAHEP-, ABHES-, or other U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited medical assisting education program; a South Carolina Department of Education-approved Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program; a medical assisting program provided by a U.S. military branch; a U.S. Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship program; an employer-delivered training program aligned with a nationally accredited certification exam; or the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant program.
Hold a job-related certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), RMA (ARMA), NRCMA (NAHP), or RMA (AAMP).
Demonstrate competency for assigned patient care duties, including applicable procedures and medication administration.
No experience required.

Nice To Haves

In Tennessee, completion of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred.

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.
Receive critical laboratory values, report them to the physician, and document notification in the medical record.
Prepare patients for examination and treatment; obtain and record chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening, and allergies; and pend orders for physician signature.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms and maintain supplies and equipment, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments as needed.
Assist physicians with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery.
Apply splints, casts, and dressings and remove sutures after establishing competency.
Report and assist during emergencies.
Prepare and administer physician-ordered medications and immunizations, including oral medications, vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injections, and intramuscular injections, after demonstrating competency and passing the medication administration test.
Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after communicating with a physician or registered nurse about patients’ medical concerns.
Provide patient education and printed information at the physician’s request about diagnosis, self-care within assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention, and community healthcare resources; document education in the medical record.
Document data and care in the patient medical record.
Complete medical insurance and related forms for physician review.
Communicate as needed with patients, referral sources, and payors between visits.
Complete patient registration, scheduling, billing, pre-authorization, and other general office and clerical tasks as assigned.
Schedule tests and treatments as ordered by the physician.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with Prisma Health’s purpose: “Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.”