Certified Medical Assistant, Blue Ridge Orthopedics-Anderson, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Anderson, SC

About The Position

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). Also performs office and clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities are assigned by the supervising physician, APRN, or PA after competency is established. The role includes clinical, technical, administrative, and clerical work within the scope of training and certification, including point-of-care testing; preparing patients, rooms, supplies, and equipment; assisting with examinations and procedures; administering ordered medications and immunizations after demonstrating competency; communicating with patients about clinical matters; documenting care; and completing registration, scheduling, billing, authorization, and insurance-related tasks.

Requirements

In South Carolina, completion of a medical assistant training program through one of the listed pathways: a 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 U.S. military medical assisting program; a U.S. Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship; an employer-led program aligned with a nationally accredited certification exam; or the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant program.
A job-related certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), RMA (ARMA), NRCMA (NAHP), or RMA (AAMP).
No experience required.
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 meet the stated education requirements have until July 15, 2026, to complete them.

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 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 screening, and allergies; 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 and remove sutures after demonstrating competency.
Report and assist during emergencies.
Prepare and administer physician-ordered medications and immunizations after demonstrating competency and passing the medication administration test. Administration routes and forms include oral medications, vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injections, and intramuscular injections.
Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after consulting with a physician or registered nurse about patient medical concerns.
At the physician’s request, teach patients and provide printed information about diagnoses, self-care within assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention, and community healthcare resources; document patient education in the medical record.
Document data and care in the patient medical record.
Complete medical insurance and other 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 assigned office and clerical duties.
Schedule tests and treatments as ordered by the physician.
Perform other duties as assigned.