Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Pediatric Cardiology, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant performs assigned patient-care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), or physician assistant (PA). Specific patient-care responsibilities are assigned by the supervising clinician after competency is established. The role also includes office and clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. The CMA supports patient examinations and treatment, performs point-of-care testing, documents care in the medical record, and assists with procedures and emergencies. The position also handles patient education as requested by a physician, clinically related communications, scheduling, registration, billing, insurance forms, pre-authorizations, and other office tasks. Work is in the Pediatric Cardiology practice at 9 Medical Park Rd, Richland, on the day shift.

Requirements

In South Carolina, complete a medical assistant training program through one of the listed pathways: a medical assisting education program accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, or an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; a South Carolina Department of Education-approved Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program; a medical assisting program provided by a branch of the U.S. Military; a U.S. Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship program; an employer-led program aligned with a nationally accredited certification exam; or Prisma Health Certification Institute's Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant program.
In Tennessee, completion of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred.
No experience is required.
Hold a job-related certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), RMA (ARMA), NRCMA (NAHP), or RMA (AAMP).
CMAs certified before January 1, 2020, who have maintained certification without lapse while working as a CMA are exempt from the education requirements.
Current South Carolina incumbents hired after January 1, 2020, who do not have the stated education have until July 15, 2026, to complete the required state education requirements.

Nice To Haves

In Tennessee, 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 laboratory 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 screening, and allergies; and pend orders for physician signature.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms and maintain treatment supplies and equipment, cleaning or sterilizing instruments as needed.
Assist the physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery.
Apply splints, casts, and dressings, and remove sutures after competency is established.
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. Routes listed include oral, vaginal, and rectal suppositories, intradermal injection, and intramuscular injection.
Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after communicating with a physician or registered nurse about patient medical concerns.
Provide patient education and printed information at the physician's request about diagnosis, self-care within assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention, and community healthcare resources; document education in the medical record.
Document data and care in the patient medical record.
Complete medical insurance and related forms for physician review.
Communicate as needed with patients, referral sources, and payors between visits.
Complete patient registration, scheduling, billing, pre-authorization, and other general office or clerical duties as assigned.
Schedule tests and treatments as ordered by the physician.
Perform other duties as assigned.