Certified Medical Assistant - Lowcountry Medical Group Specialty

Beaufort Memorial Hospital•Beaufort, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant will be responsible for demonstrating professional conduct and ethical practice in the clinical setting. This role involves using and interpreting both verbal and non-verbal communication with patients and their families, performing initial clinical assessments, and assisting physicians/practitioners with treatments and procedures. The Medical Assistant will also provide patient education related to diagnoses, tests, and medications, maintain and perform proficiency testing on clinical equipment, and ensure safety consciousness in the clinical setting. Responsibilities include establishing good rapport with patients and their families, complying with infection control principles and sterile procedures, and utilizing good body mechanics. Accurate and legible documentation in the electronic medical record is essential, as is effective and timely communication with coworkers and other clinic personnel. The Medical Assistant must assume responsibility for maintaining licensure and current knowledge of patient care, procedures, and treatments applicable to the clinic and its patient population. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to multi-task. Employees are expected to be available to cover practices across Beaufort and Hampton Counties as needed.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of a medical assistant program (CMA, RMA, NCMA, and CCMA) OR 1 year of verified medical office experience as a medical assistant.
BLS certification required prior to first clinical shift (must be issued by the American Heart Association).
One of the following certifications is required: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) (CMA); National HealthCareer Association (NHA) (CCMA); American Medical Technologists (AMT) (RMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)(NCMA); American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA); National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) (NRCMA).
Mature reasoning ability.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

LPN license is a plus.
EMT certified is a plus.
2-3 years previous medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Consistent demonstration of professional conduct and ethical practice in the clinical setting.
Using and interpreting both verbal and non-verbal communication when working with patients and members of their families.
Performing initial clinical assessments and assisting physicians/practitioners with any treatments or procedures.
Patient instruction/education related to diagnosis, tests and medications.
Maintenance and proficiency testing of clinical equipment.
Displaying safety consciousness in the clinical setting with patients, self, staff and equipment.
Establishing and enhancing good personal rapport with patients and patient family members.
Complying with infection control principles and sterile procedures.
Utilizing good body mechanics while handling equipment, performing daily job duties and working with patients.
Entering concise, accurate and legible reports of patient care delivery in patient’s electronic medical record.
Communicating effectively and in a timely fashion with coworkers and other clinic personnel that must share in the mutual care & assistance of patients.
Assuming personal responsibility for maintaining licensure (as required) and current knowledge of patient care, procedures and treatments as applicable to our clinic and specific patient population.
Being available to cover in practices across Beaufort and Hampton Counties as needed.