Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

Sweetgrass & SouthernMED Pediatrics•Summerville, SC

11d

About The Position

Assist medical providers in providing a high level of quality patient care. Performs a variety of duties in accordance with federal, state and local regulations along with established priorities and procedures of the practice. The role includes escorting and interviewing patients, measuring vital signs and documenting information in patient charts; instructing patients about medications and special diets as directed by providers; explaining treatment procedures and preparing patients for examinations; and assisting physicians during exams. The Medical Assistant collects and prepares laboratory specimens, performs basic laboratory tests and blood collection, prepares and administers medications as directed, removes sutures, and changes dressings. The position also involves maintaining exam-room supplies and instruments, sterilizing equipment as required, keeping logs and performing assigned checks, and processing messages from patients and front office staff to providers. The Medical Assistant is expected to support quality and customer satisfaction, collaborate to coordinate care and resolve concerns, prioritize safety and patient privacy, communicate professionally, build effective working relationships, solve problems, accept accountability, use resources appropriately, and follow regulatory and company policies. Completes mandatory training and other duties as assigned. There are no direct reports.

Requirements

Must have active RMA/CMA certification.
Must be CPR certified.
Working knowledge of computer applications.
Ability to speak, read, and write effectively.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a pediatric medical practice is preferred.
Prior experience with electronic medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, and document information in patient charts.
Instruct patients about medications and special diets as directed by the medical provider.
Explain treatment procedures to patients and prepare patients for examination.
Assist physicians during patient examinations.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests.
Keep exam rooms stocked with medical supplies; maintain instruments and prepare sterilization as required.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician.
Perform blood collection according to established procedures and universal precautions in accordance with OSHA standards.
Remove sutures and change dressings.
Maintain logs and perform required checks, including checks related to refrigerator temperatures, emergency and expired medications, oxygen, and cold sterilization fluid.
Process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
Complete mandatory training and perform other duties as assigned.
Provide service-oriented care and collaborate with others to coordinate care, resolve concerns, and address the needs of patients, family members, physicians, and employees.
Consider patient and employee safety, identify and eliminate risks, and protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA.
Communicate professionally, build working relationships, identify and solve problems, accept responsibility, use resources effectively, and follow regulatory and company policies and procedures.