Certified Medical Assistant - Lexington ENT & Allergy

Lexington Medical Center•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) is a member of the patient care team and provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a provider. The role supports patient intake, documentation, vaccine and medication administration, clerical and organizational tasks, and maintenance of the care environment. The CMA assists with appointment scheduling and medical record documentation in the EPIC EHR system and serves as a provider’s scribe as needed. The position is for Lexington ENT & Allergy at a new location at 2801 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina, expected to open in January 2027. The schedule is full-time, day shift, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. A $3,500 sign-on bonus is offered. The CMA works cooperatively in accordance with Lexington Medical Center service expectations and policies. The role includes supporting patient care and safety, documenting patient information, helping patients understand instructions, managing medications within the scope of the employee’s credentials, keeping records and supplies organized, and coordinating office and clinical tasks. The employee must maintain required certifications and complete required training and competency assessments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of at least one qualifying medical-assisting education or training pathway: an accredited medical-assisting education program with specified coursework and clinical experience; a South Carolina Department of Education-approved Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program; a U.S. military medical-assisting program; a U.S. Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship program; or a health-care-employer training program aligned to a nationally accredited certification exam. The employer-provided training pathway must be completed no later than 90 days after the role start date.
Currently hold and maintain active medical-assisting certification or registration from a qualifying certifying body approved by the Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Nursing and accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or another accreditation body recognized by those boards.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Successfully complete the basic LMC CMA competency assessment within the initial probationary period or any extension thereof.

Responsibilities

Participate in patient-care activities and record patient data and observations relevant to patient needs and credentials.
Provide safety measures, recognize potential safety concerns, and take appropriate action to prevent injury.
Help maintain a comfortable care environment and prepare patients for departure by reinforcing instructions and education.
Manage medications according to LMC policies, procedures, and the scope of practice for the employee’s credential.
Enter pertinent information into EPIC and verify that information in the patient chart is correctly entered and associated; initiate follow-up actions when needed, such as lab labels, requisitions, or visit summaries.
Schedule physician appointments, request medical-record copies when indicated, and arrange referrals as requested.
Demonstrate effective use of medical terminology.
Maintain clerical supply levels, restock or order supplies, and remove outdated forms or supplies.
Function as a clinical scribe as needed and follow LMC policies and procedures for scribes.
Use time, supplies, and equipment efficiently; coordinate multiple tasks; complete assignments on time; and prioritize work to meet patient and provider needs.
Account for supplies and equipment, restock patient-care rooms, and report product needs to the appropriate person.
Assist with environmental checks as required by LMC policy and regulatory agencies.
Orient and train new employees when asked.
Communicate clearly and concisely using electronic, verbal, non-verbal, written, and interpersonal communication, and maintain open communication with coworkers.
Maintain required certifications, complete annual safety training, mandatory classes and clinical competency assessments, and comply with annual employee-health requirements.
Abide by the LMC Code of Conduct, dress code, and personal hygiene requirements; accept work assignments and participate in change and performance-improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$3,500 sign-on bonus.
Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits beginning day one.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
403(b) match plan enrollment beginning day one, with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1x salary.
Option to elect supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to 3x salary.
Adoption assistance.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness.