Medical Assistant (Certified)

Georgetown Hospital System•Pawleys Island, SC

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant, Certified is an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, providing direct patient care and routine administrative and supportive care duties in a Health System medical practice. The role assists medical and nursing staff with patient examinations and treatment and helps ensure the clinic or office runs smoothly. It also includes complex and specialized procedures across multiple EMR modules and platforms, coordination of resources for patient services, and duties related to prior authorizations, incoming and outgoing referrals, good faith estimates, and payment collections. The employee performs common tasks and responsibilities at full proficiency under general supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of related customer-facing healthcare experience, including at least one year of scheduling or preregistering patients.
Computer knowledge.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients, patients’ families and visitors, clinical staff, and providers at all levels.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
One of the following certifications is required: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from the National Healthcareer Association; Medical Assistant from American Medical Technologists; National Certified Medical Assistant from the National Center for Competency Testing; or Certified Medical Assistant from the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire, with recertification every two years.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or completion of a medical terminology course.
Phlebotomy skills and experience.

Responsibilities

Accompany patients to exam rooms and prepare them for exams.
Perform and document vital signs.
Assist with procedures.
Prepare and administer medications with physician authorization.
Perform EKGs and use CPR skills when required.
Draw blood.
Educate patients about office policies, medications, disease management, home treatments, and special diets.
Stock exam rooms; clean rooms and instruments; and dispose of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards.
Maintain accurate, legal, and ethical documentation.
Adhere to HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Perform complex and specialized procedures across multiple EMR modules and platforms.
Coordinate multiple resources for patient services.
Perform duties related to prior authorizations, referrals, good faith estimates, and payment collections.