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

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) 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 performs office and clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. The CMA carries out clinical, technical, and administrative tasks within the scope of their training and certification, including point-of-care testing, preparing patients and examination rooms, documenting patient information and care, assisting with examinations and procedures, and administering medications and immunizations after demonstrating competency. The role supports patient communication and education, scheduling, billing, authorization, and other practice operations.

Requirements

In South Carolina, complete a qualifying medical assistant training program: an accredited medical assisting education program; a South Carolina Department of Education-approved Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program; a 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 Fast Track CMA program.
In Tennessee, completion of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred.
No experience 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, without the specified education have until July 15, 2026, to complete the required state education requirements.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program in Tennessee.

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 prepare and maintain 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 establishing competency.
Report and assist during emergencies.
Prepare and administer physician-ordered medications and immunizations 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 patient medical concerns.
Teach patients and provide printed information, at the physician’s request, about diagnosis, 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 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 and clerical tasks as assigned.
Schedule tests and treatments as ordered by the physician.
Perform other duties as assigned.