Certified Medical Assistant

Lexington Medical Center • SC

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) role may be either a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) that is a member of the patient care team. They provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a Provider. Additionally, they provide patient support as directed for a variety of activities including, but not limited to, patient intake at office visit, documentation, vaccine and medication administration, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Will Assist with appointment scheduling and maintaining medical record documentation in EPIC EHR system as required. Serves as a provider’s scribe as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must have completed at least one of the following by March 31, 2026: a medical assisting education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, a Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education, a medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States military, a medical assisting United States Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship program, or a training program delivered by a health care employer that aligns to a nationally accredited certification exam.
• Must currently hold and maintain an active certification or registry in Medical Assisting from a certifying body approved by the Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) or must obtain within 90 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Works in a cooperative manner that is consistent with LMC’s Service Expectations policy.
• Participates in activities related to patient care.
• Records patient data and observations relevant to patients needs and in accordance with credentials.
• Provides safety measures in accordance with office standards.
• Recognizes need for safety measures and takes appropriate action to prevent injury.
• Demonstrates ability to provide a comfortable environment of care in accordance with office standards.
• Prepares patient for departure by reinforcing patient instructions and patient education.
• Manages medications according to LMC policy, procedures and within scope of practice for credential.
• Enters pertinent information into Epic.
• Verifies that all information in the patient chart is correctly entered and associated; and initiates appropriate action when necessary (lab labels, lab requisition, visit summary, etc.).
• Schedules physician appointments, requests copies of the medical record (when indicated) and arrange for patient referral as requested.
• Demonstrates knowledge and effective use of medical terminology.
• Maintains established stock levels of clerical supplies.
• Restocks and/or orders supplies.
• Removes outdated forms or supplies.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary.
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees