Certified/Registered Medical Assistant - Upstate Float

Sweetgrass & SouthernMED Pediatrics•Rock Hill, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified/Registered Medical Assistant assists medical providers in delivering high-quality patient care, including patient work-up, laboratory collection, and procedures within the assistant’s scope of practice. Duties are performed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and the practice’s established priorities and procedures. This position floats among different offices in the Upstate region. The role supports the practice’s mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care to children and families, making patient encounters pleasant and informative while respecting patients’ time and individual needs. The Medical Assistant also contributes to quality customer service, patient safety, effective communication, collaboration, accountability, and compliance with policies and procedures. The work takes place in an indoor, temperature-controlled, smoke-free, handicapped-accessible environment. The role may involve exposure to blood and bodily fluids and occasional stressful situations. The stated availability schedule is Tuesday and Thursday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., every other Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pay depends on years of experience and office location(s).

Requirements

Must have an active RMA or CMA certification.
Must be CPR certified.
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.
Good visual acuity and ability to communicate verbally.
Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing at least 25 pounds.
Availability to work Tuesday and Thursday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., every other Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a pediatric medical practice.
Working knowledge of computer applications.
Prior experience with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms, interview them, 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 them for examinations.
Assist physicians during patient examinations.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests.
Stock exam rooms with medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician.
Collect blood 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 of refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, and cold sterilization fluid.
Process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
Meet position requirements, perform essential functions, complete mandatory training, and perform other duties as assigned.
Provide superior customer experiences with a service-oriented attitude.
Collaborate with others to coordinate care, resolve concerns, and address the needs of patients, family members, physicians, and employees.
Consider patient and employee safety and take initiative to identify and eliminate risks.
Respect patient privacy and comply with HIPAA confidentiality guidelines.
Communicate professionally, build working relationships, and identify, analyze, and solve problems.
Accept responsibility for decisions and actions, use appropriate resources, and adhere to regulatory and company policies and procedures.