Certified Medical Assistant

Lexington Medical Specialists•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) may be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) and is a member of the patient care team. Under the direction of a Provider, the CMA provides direct and indirect patient care, patient intake, documentation, vaccine and medication administration, and clerical, environmental, and organizational support. The role assists with appointment scheduling and maintaining medical records in the EPIC EHR system, and serves as a provider’s scribe as needed. The CMA supports patient care and safety, records patient data and observations within the scope of their credentials, reinforces patient instructions and education, manages medications according to policy and scope of practice, and ensures information is correctly entered and associated in the patient chart. The role also schedules physician appointments, requests medical records, arranges referrals, maintains supplies, assists with environmental checks, and collaborates with patients, providers, and coworkers. The position is full-time, day shift, with a schedule of Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. A $3,500 sign-on bonus is offered. The employer describes a comprehensive care network that includes medical and urgent care centers, physician practices, and a teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of at least one qualifying medical-assisting education or training pathway: an appropriately accredited medical assisting education program; 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 medical assisting Registered Apprenticeship program; or an employer-delivered training program aligned to a nationally accredited certification exam. The employer-delivered training pathway must be completed no later than 90 days after the role’s start date.
An active Medical Assisting certification or registry from a certifying body offering a program approved by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners and 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 competency assessment for CMAs within the initial probationary period or any extension.
Maintain required certifications and complete yearly safety training, mandatory classes, clinical competency assessments, and annual employee health requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a Provider.
Participate in activities related to patient care and provide patient intake support during office visits.
Record patient data and observations relevant to patient needs and within the scope of credentials.
Provide safety measures, recognize safety concerns, and take appropriate action to prevent injury.
Help provide a comfortable care environment and prepare patients for departure by reinforcing instructions and education.
Manage medications according to LMC policy and procedures and within the scope of practice for the credential.
Enter pertinent information into EPIC and verify that patient-chart information is correctly entered and associated; initiate appropriate action when needed, including for lab labels, lab requisitions, and visit summaries.
Schedule physician appointments, request medical records when indicated, and arrange referrals as requested.
Use medical terminology effectively.
Maintain established 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 within specified time frames; and prioritize workload 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 using electronic, verbal, non-verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and maintain open communication with coworkers.
Maintain required certifications, complete yearly safety training, mandatory classes, and clinical competency assessments, and comply with annual employee health requirements.
Adhere to the Code of Conduct and dress and hygiene requirements, accept work assignments, and participate in change processes and performance improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits for benefit-eligible employees and their families.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
403(b) match plan enrollment from day one; LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums, up to three times 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.
$3,500 sign-on bonus.