Certified Medical Assistant

Lexington Medical Center•Forest Acres, SC

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), which may also be a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), is a member of the patient care team and provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a provider. The role supports patient intake, documentation, vaccine and medication administration, and clerical, environmental, and organizational activities. The CMA assists with appointment scheduling and maintains medical record documentation in the EPIC EHR system as required. The role may also serve as a provider’s scribe. The position works collaboratively to support patient care, safety, comfort, and education. It includes maintaining accurate patient records, coordinating appointments and referrals, managing supplies, completing environmental checks, and complying with organizational policies, training, and certification requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of at least one qualifying medical-assisting education or training pathway: an appropriately accredited medical-assisting program with required coursework and clinical experience; 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 medical-assisting Registered Apprenticeship; or an employer-delivered program aligned to a nationally accredited certification exam. The employer-delivered program must be completed no later than 90 days after the role’s start date.
Must currently hold and maintain an active Medical Assisting certification or registry from a qualifying certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or another accreditation body recognized by the relevant South Carolina boards.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Successfully complete the basic LMC CMA competency assessment within the initial probationary period or any extension thereof.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care under a provider’s direction and participate in patient-care activities.
Perform patient intake and record patient data and observations relevant to patient needs and credentials.
Provide and document safety measures and help maintain a comfortable care environment.
Reinforce patient instructions and education before departure.
Manage medications in accordance with LMC policy, procedures, and the scope of the credential.
Enter pertinent information into EPIC and verify that information is correctly entered and associated in the patient chart; initiate appropriate follow-up when needed.
Schedule physician appointments, request medical-record copies when indicated, and arrange referrals as requested.
Use medical terminology effectively.
Maintain established clerical supply levels; restock or order supplies and remove outdated forms or supplies.
Function as a clinical scribe as needed and follow LMC policies and procedures for scribes.
Follow the Code of Conduct, dress code, hygiene standards, and work assignments; support change and performance-improvement activities.
Use time, supplies, and equipment efficiently; coordinate multiple tasks, complete work within specified time frames, and prioritize patient and provider needs.
Account for supplies and equipment, restock patient-care rooms, and report product needs to the appropriate person.
Assist with environmental checks as required by LMC policy and regulatory agencies.
Orient and train new employees when asked.
Communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers using electronic, verbal, non-verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Maintain required certifications, complete annual safety training, mandatory classes and clinical competency assessments, and meet annual employee health requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits for benefit-eligible employees and families.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
403(b) match plan enrollment eligibility from day one; LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
Option to elect supplemental life insurance at low-cost premiums, up to three times salary.
Adoption assistance.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness.
Sign-on bonus of $3,500.