Medical Assistant Certified F/T Day

Prisma Health • SC

90d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• No experience required.
• Confirmation of the successful completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program in lieu of the education requirement.
• Job Related Certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA(NHA); NCMA (NCCT); RMA (ARMA); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (AAMP).
• Able to maintain confidentiality.

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.
• Receive critical lab values, report value to physician and document notification in medical record.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment, obtaining and recording patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies.
• Pend orders for physician signature.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms, maintaining supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed.
• Assist physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery.
• Apply splints, casts, dressings and remove sutures with competency.
• Report and assist during emergencies.
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician.
• Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient.
• Teach patients and provide printed information about diagnosis, self-care, health promotion, disease prevention and community healthcare resources.
• Document data and cares in the patient medical record.
• 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, pre-authorization and other general office/clerical duties as assigned.
• Schedule tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees