Certified Medical Assistant

FETTER HEALTH CARE NETWORK INC•Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides proactive clinical support to clinicians by assisting with patient follow-up, exam-room preparation, and organizational goals. The role supports patient visits and procedures, maintains clinical supplies and equipment, completes patient and billing records, and helps coordinate care and follow-up activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CMA or RMA certification required.
CPR certification required.
Computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Knowledge of office practices and medical terminology.
Excellent grammar usage, problem-solving ability, and organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively and consistently with limited direct supervision.
Ability to communicate well with staff, physicians, and the general public.
Professional, courteous, and understanding interactions with patients, visitors, employees, and medical staff.
Dependability and a flexible work schedule.
Neat and friendly appearance.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish.
One to three years of experience in a medical office or health care setting.

Responsibilities

Greet patients in person or by telephone and answer or refer inquiries.
Prepare patients for visits by directing or accompanying them to exam rooms, providing gowns and drapes, positioning them, and arranging instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Verify patient information by interviewing patients, reviewing or recording medical histories, taking vital signs, and confirming the purpose of visits or treatments.
Assist health care providers during examinations and procedures; prepare laboratory specimens; perform basic onsite laboratory tests; dispose of contaminated supplies; sterilize instruments; administer medications onsite; authorize directed refills; telephone prescriptions to pharmacies; draw blood; take electrocardiograms; remove sutures; and change dressings.
Educate patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions and answering questions.
Record patient examination, treatment, and test results.
Record billing information for services rendered, complete insurance forms, and respond to insurance and other third-party inquiries.
Maintain supply inventory, place orders, and verify receipt of supplies.
Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and requesting repairs.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards, policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Record refrigerator, freezer, incubator, and room temperatures daily.
Autoclave instruments according to daily and monthly cleaning schedules.
Prepare and adequately stock exam rooms for patients.
Anticipate preliminary tests and, when appropriate, prepare patients in gowns for pelvic examinations, physical examinations, and other visits.
Assist providers with prescribed medications and samples from the clinic medication outlet.
Review and plan provider scheduling with the LPN Care Coordinator.
Assist the LPN Care Coordinator with referrals and tracking weekly laboratory tests, radiology, and EKGs.
Log positive HCG results and abnormal cytology reports in the appropriate logs.
Assist providers with minor surgeries and procedures.
Administer immunizations and injections as directed by a provider.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Services Director.