Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Pain Management - Multiple Locations

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Summerville, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is a vital part of the team, working closely with the primary care physician to provide excellent patient care within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines. This role involves reviewing and updating health records, measuring vital signs, and preparing treatment rooms for examinations. The position is clinical in nature and may require floating to various department locations, with the primary sites being Berkeley (MOB) and BSSF MOB (West Ashley), and other locations including Mount Pleasant MOB and Roper MOB (Downtown Charleston).

Requirements

Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required): Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA); National Association for Health Professionals, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Possesses problem-solving skills, basic computer skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

Nice To Haves

1+ year as a CMA in a clinical role is preferred.
One year of medical assistant healthcare experience (preferred, not required)
Two years of clerical experience in a physician’s office (preferred, not required)

Responsibilities

Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
Prepares & reviews patient charts for upcoming visits by verifying that all diagnostic test results, hospital reports, and other medical records are correct and up to date
Measures vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration, blood pressure, weight, and height
Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, track referrals, and answer phones as needed
Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
Other duties as assigned