Certified Medical Assistant, Orthopedics Pediatric, FT Days

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of physician(s), along with office and clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities are assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established. Duties are performed within the scope of training and certification. The role includes preparing patients for examination and treatment; obtaining and recording complaints, medications, vital signs, pain screenings, and allergies; preparing examination rooms and equipment; assisting with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery; and performing other clinical tasks after demonstrating competency. The medical assistant also supports patient communications and education, documents care in confidential medical records, and completes scheduling, billing, insurance, referral, and other office tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Job-related certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), RMA (ARMA), NRCMA (NAHP), or RMA (AAMP).
If the stated education requirement is not met, successful completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program is accepted in lieu.
No experience required.

Nice To Haves

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 screenings, and allergies; and pend orders for physician signature.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms and maintain supplies and equipment, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments as needed.
Assist the physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery; apply splints, casts, and dressings; remove sutures when competent; and report and assist during emergencies.
Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, after demonstrating competency and passing the medication administration test.
Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after consulting with a physician or registered nurse about patients’ medical concerns.
Provide patient education and printed information at the physician’s request about diagnoses, self-care within assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention, and community healthcare resources; document education in the medical record.
Document patient data and care in the medical record and maintain confidentiality.
Complete medical insurance and related forms for physician review; communicate as needed with patients, referral sources, and payors between visits.
Complete patient registration, scheduling, and billing tasks; obtain pre-authorizations; schedule tests and treatments as ordered; and perform other general office and clerical duties as assigned.