Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Carolina Health Specialists • Myrtle Beach, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a primary care practice in Myrtle Beach. The role involves providing professional nursing care to clinic patients under the supervision of physicians and the Patient/Clinical Services Manager. The position requires excellent computer and customer service skills. Travel between offices may be required.

Requirements

• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Certification or Nursing license required upon hire, as well as continuance of certification/license during employment.
• Knowledge of basic nursing principles and protocols.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records.
• Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques.
• Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality methods.
• Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.
• Ability to work effectively as team members with physicians and other staff.
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff and others.
• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to travel between offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's general condition and takes vital signs and weight.
• Assists physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Provides basic patient care as ordered.
• Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
• Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies.
• Review all patient cases and acknowledge request accordingly. Action note should be updated in case before closing.
• Review all cases created for providers at office location.
• Patient request for call backs should be handled promptly and in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventory at a minimum and place medical supply orders as needed.
• Keep patient’s rooms fully stocked and cleaning log up to date.
• Demonstrate current competencies applicable to job position.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Sick time
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Pre-paid legal
• Identity theft
• 401k

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed