Certified Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine Taylor St. (PRN)

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of physician(s), as well as office and clerical duties assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities are assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established. This is a non-management position that reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The role is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Required 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.
In lieu of the stated education requirement, confirmation of successful completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program is accepted.

Nice To Haves

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; and 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 competency is established. Report and assist during emergencies.
Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician after demonstrating competency and passing the medication administration test. This includes oral medication, vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injections, and intramuscular injections.
Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after communicating with a physician or registered nurse about patient medical concerns.
Provide patient education and printed information at the physician’s request about diagnoses, self-care within assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention, and community healthcare resources; document education in the medical record.
Document data and care in the patient medical record and maintain confidentiality.
Complete medical insurance and related forms for physician review. Communicate as needed with patients, referral sources, and payors between visits. Perform patient registration, scheduling, billing, pre-authorization, and other assigned office duties. Schedule tests and treatments as ordered by the physician.