Medical Assistant (Certified) I
About The Position
Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! Tidelands Health is our region's largest health care provider and one of our area's largest employers, with more than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations. The Certified Medical Assistant functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. This role performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice that assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly. Tidelands Health is a proud not-for-profit organization, the largest health care provider in its beautiful coastal region of South Carolina. The workplace culture is built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- At least 1 year of related customer facing experience
- Computer knowledge
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, patients’ families/visitors and clinical staff, including all levels of providers
- Ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
- Phlebotomy skills and experience
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association Required or Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants Required or Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologist Required or National Certified Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing Required
- Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association Required
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare experience
Responsibilities
- Accompanying patients to exam rooms, preparing patients for exams
- Performing and documenting vital signs
- Assisting with procedures
- Preparing and administering medications with physician’s authorization
- Performing EKGs
- Using CPR skills when required
- Drawing blood
- Providing patient education with regards to office policies, medication, and management of disease, home treatments, and special diets
- Responsible for stocking exam rooms, cleaning rooms, cleaning instruments, disposing of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards, and performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times
- Adhering to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
