Medical Assistant- AH LC Extended Care Fort Mill Pediatrics- PT

American Addiction Centers • Fort Mill, SC

132d • $21 - $32

About The Position

The position is for a part-time Medical Assistant in the Pediatric Extended Care department, requiring 24 hours of work per week. The schedule includes weekdays from 5 PM to 9 PM and weekends from 8 AM to 8 PM. The role involves direct patient care, indirect patient care, documentation, time management, and telephone communication. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for administering medications, preparing patients for exams, assisting providers, and ensuring accurate documentation in the EMR. The position also requires effective communication with patients and staff, as well as participation in quality assurance activities.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school with a clinical externship for medical assistant training or 2-3 years on-the-job training experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Good communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Basic keyboarding and typing skills.
• CPR certification required upon hire or within 60 days of hire.
• Non-certified MAs must obtain certification or registration within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with age groups of patients treated.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications according to approved policy/procedure following protocol or provider order and monitors response.
• Prepares patients for exams and treatments physically and mentally and monitors their response.
• Assists provider with all procedures and treatments.
• Orders tests and assists the nurse or provider in communicating results according to department protocol.
• Reports abnormal findings, patient complaints, or concerns to physician or supervisor.
• Explains procedures and test results using language appropriate to patient's level of understanding.
• Serves as an advocate and liaison between patients, staff, physicians, and external customers.
• Provides approved written patient education and discharge instructions.
• Communicates to the provider any delays in obtaining results.
• Participates in medical record audits and indicator development.
• Provides consistent and accurate documentation of patient information in the EMR.
• Manages time and demonstrates resource management skills effectively to complete daily activities.
• Answers the telephone promptly and communicates effectively with internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED