Certified Medical Assistant

Medical University of South Carolina • Orangeburg, SC

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical support to physicians and nurses, as well as clerical support for new and existing patient for check-in, registration scheduling and check out. Assists patients and visitors with questions and concerns.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant Certification

Nice To Haves

• If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Responsibilities

• Trains new hires on policy and procedures.
• Performs in lead role in absence of management.
• Schedule appointments, greet, check-in and check-out all visitors and patients.
• Collect appropriate deposits and co-pay amounts at registration and/or check out.
• Escort patients to examination rooms and completes patient pre-assessment (vital signs).
• Provides first aid treatment (dressing changes, etc).
• Prepare medication listing for physician.
• Reviews listing at each visit to ensure accuracy.
• Contacts physician offices for charts and referrals and radiology centers for reports.
• Maintain patient charts; completes disability forms upon request and maintains HIPPA documents.
• Maintains proper inventory and removes expired medications and orders supplies.
• Maintains biohazard waste logs to ensure compliance with waste disposal.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Clinical Services Coordinator, Physician and/or Manager.

Benefits

• The Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED