Medical Assistant (Non-Certified) II

Tidelands Health • Myrtle Beach, SC

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant, Certified functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The Medical Assistant, Certified 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. This job will also entail moderately complex procedures and coordinating multiple resources for patient services. May also perform duties for prior authorization, referrals (incoming/outgoing), good faith estimates, and/or payment collections.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of related customer facing experience, preferably in healthcare.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy skills and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees