(CMA) Certified Medical Assistant

New Horizon Family Health Services•Greenville, SC

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides routine care to patients at New Horizon Family Health Services and assists nursing personnel and providers as needed. New Horizon operates locations throughout Greenville, Greer, Travelers Rest, and Berea; the Executive Team determines placement and worksite assignments based on organizational needs and operational priorities. The role supports provider productivity, handles daily patient phone messages, provides care according to instructions from the MD, Charge Nurse, or NCSSD, obtains vital signs, and works up patients using EHR processes. The Medical Assistant administers treatments as directed by practitioners and gives injections under a medical doctor’s supervision and orders. The position also involves completing MA and Lab Orientation Checklists, applying Patient-Centered Medical Home concepts, coordinating with Tracking and Task Management team members to track required outcomes, participating in required in-service training, supporting patients before and after treatment, and maintaining clean and safe examination rooms. The position requires qualification as a Certified Medical Assistant under the cited South Carolina law and current Basic Life Support certification from an approved provider. The organization offers a comprehensive benefit package to full-time employees.

Requirements

Meet the South Carolina statutory requirements for a Certified Medical Assistant, including completion of an eligible medical assisting education or training program and current certification from a qualifying certifying body.
Maintain current and active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider, obtained through a hybrid or in-person course offered by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of experience in community health center patient care.
One year or more of experience in an office-based patient care setting.
Pediatric and vaccinations experience.

Responsibilities

Support achievement of provider productivity goals.
Handle daily patient phone messages.
Care for patients according to instructions from the MD, Charge Nurse, or NCSSD.
Obtain patient vital signs and work up patients according to EHR processes.
Administer treatment as directed by the practitioner.
Give injections under the supervision and orders of a Medical Doctor.
Perform duties in accordance with completed MA and Lab Orientation Checklists.
Understand and apply Patient-Centered Medical Home concepts.
Work with Tracking and Task Management team members to track outcomes for referrals, hospitalizations, pap smears, vouchers, and other information required to support Patient-Centered Medical Home guidelines.
Participate in required in-service training opportunities.
Provide comfort and support to patients awaiting medical treatment or who have received medical attention.
Help maintain clean and safe examining rooms.

Benefits

Annual leave.
Sick leave.
Up to 12 paid holidays plus the employee’s birthday.
Eligibility for two annual bonuses after one year of employment when defined eligibility criteria are met.
Continuing education courses through SC AHEC.
Employee discounts, including Verizon, AT&T, and YMCA.
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Optional medical benefits through the PEBA State Health Plan.
Optional dental and vision benefits.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Voluntary life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Accident and critical illness coverage.
403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match after the first year of employment.