Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Pediatric Endocrinology, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

2d•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. The supervising clinician assigns specific patient care responsibilities after competency is established. The role is in Pediatric Endocrinology at Prisma Health, on the day shift, at 9 Medical Park Rd in Richland. Duties include clinical, technical, administrative, and clerical tasks within the scope of training and certification, including point-of-care testing. The Certified Medical Assistant prepares patients and rooms for examination and treatment; records patient information; assists with examinations and procedures; administers ordered medications and immunizations after demonstrating competency; and documents care and patient education in the medical record. The position also supports telephone communications, scheduling, referrals, insurance forms, pre-authorizations, registration, billing, and other office operations.

Requirements

In South Carolina, complete a qualifying medical assistant training program: a program accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, or another accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; 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; an employer-led program aligned with a nationally accredited certification exam; or 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 before performing assigned patient-care duties, including specified procedures and medication administration.
Pass the medication administration test before preparing and administering medications and immunizations.
CMAs certified before January 1, 2020, who have maintained certification without lapse while working as a CMA, are exempt from the education requirements.
Current South Carolina incumbents hired after January 1, 2020, who do not meet the stated education requirements have until July 15, 2026, to complete them.

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 lab 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.
Pend orders for physician signature.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms and maintain supplies and equipment, including cleaning or sterilizing instruments as needed.
Assist the physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery.
Apply splints, casts, and dressings, and remove sutures after competency is established.
Report and assist during emergencies.
Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered, after demonstrating competency and passing the medication administration test.
Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after consulting with a physician or registered nurse regarding patient medical concerns.
Provide patient education and printed information at the physician’s request, within the scope of assigned duties, and 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 assigned office or clerical duties.
Schedule tests and treatments as ordered by the physician.
Perform other duties as assigned.