Medical Assistant Cert Ambulatory Internal Resource Pool, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

12d

About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of the physician(s). Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established. Candidates must be willing to travel up to 30 miles one way from their home for an assignment. We are looking for Medical Assistants to provide "Cheerful Mobility" staffing for Prisma Health locations in Greenville, Spartanburg and Oconee Counties. The Ambulatory Internal Resource Pool is a team that floats to the various physician practice sites. We offer flexible scheduling, with a float pay differential on top of the hourly rate of pay. We are looking for candidates with the ability to work PRN assignments that have potential for up to 40 hours a week. Our current need is for team members who can work a minimum of any three (8) hour shifts per week, Monday through Friday. This position allows for networking with practice managers, providers, and practice based team members across Prisma Health and also allows for expanding skill sets within a variety of specialty practices. Are you patient focused? Willing to learn and share duties? Flexible? Do you have a positive attitude and excellent communication skills? If so, we invite you to apply! Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Requirements

Education - Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is required.
Experience - One (1) year of experience
Job Related Certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA(NHA); NCMA (NCCT); RMA (ARMA); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (AAMP)

Responsibilities

Perform clinical, technical, administrative, and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification, including point of care testing.
Report critical lab values to the physician.
Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
Obtain and record patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies.
Prepare exam and treatment rooms.
Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, sterilizing instruments as needed.
Assist physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and in-office surgery.
Apply splints, casts, and dressings, and remove sutures.
Report and assist during emergencies.
Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injection and intramuscular injection.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in ongoing process improvement activities.
Teach patient and provide printed information, on physician request, about diagnosis, self-care within the scope of assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention, and community healthcare resources.
Patient education must be documented in the medical record.
Document data and care in the patient medical record/Maintain as confidential.
Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after communicating with physician regarding medical concerns of the patient.
Transmit physician medication orders to pharmacy, as governed by state law.
Complete medical insurance and other related forms for physician review.
Communicate as needed with the patient, referral source, and payor between visits.
Complete patient registration, scheduling, and billing tasks, and perform general office/clerical duties as assigned.
Schedule tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician.
Performs other duties as assigned.