Certified Medical Assistant

UHS•Aiken, SC

73d•Onsite

About The Position

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia. Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services. Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com Job Duties: Part-time Certified Medical Assistant to support registered nurse with Occupational Health and Wellness interventions for the City of Aiken Employee Health Center (EHC). The EHC operates under the direction and cooperation of City of Aiken and Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Business & Industry Health. Universal Health Service One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 94,000 employees continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medical Assistant Certification with 2 years of related experience.
Current Medical Assistant Certification.
Valid Driver's License.
Phlebotomy skills required.
BLS certification.
Must have the ability to work independently and be detail-oriented.
Must possess Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
Certification to collect Drug Screens and to perform Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) preferred, or acquired at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned by RN, which may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; vital signs, lab draws, drug and alcohol testing, relaying instructions to patients, answering and returning phone calls and emails.
Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned, which may include: sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab reports, hospital notes, referral information, completing forms/requisitions as needed, scheduling appointments, and managing patient charts to ensure information is completed and accurate.