Certified Medical Assistant

Shoreline Behavioral Health Service•Conway, SC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Shoreline BHS is seeking a certified medical assistant (CMA) who functions as a member of the treatment team. Under supervision, assists providers and clinicians with patient care of opioid addiction and substance use disorders (SUD).

Requirements

High school diploma and Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited teaching establishment is required.
2 years of medical assisting and phlebotomy work experience is required.
Must be able to interact with patients in a courteous, helpful and compassionate manner.
Must be willing to complete required screenings as requested by provider and supervisor.
Must attach valid CMA certification when applying.

Nice To Haves

HIV certification through SC Dept. of Public Health preferred and required post-employment if not already certified.

Responsibilities

Recording patient data prior to office visits including but not limited to taking and recording vital signs, current medications, and medical histories.
Completing urine analysis drug screens, blood draws, breathalyzer testing, HIV testing, pregnancy testing and administering injections as directed by the provider.
Triage patient phone calls as needed.
Manage patient medication refill requests including obtaining prior authorizations and coordination with pharmacy as well as documenting information appropriately in the patient's medical record.
Pulling test orders from requisition or pulling orders from database, as well as managing standing orders.
Administrative duties include scheduling appointments, requesting, and sending medical records, addressing voicemail messages and mail as directed by the provider (copying, faxing, etc.).