Medical Assistant

CenterWell • Myrtle Beach, SC

9d • $43,000 - $56,200

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is the first contact for patient care and is responsible for administrative tasks in addition to patient care. The role performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer support assignments, typically on semi-routine assignments.

The Medical Assistant discusses symptoms and obtains vital signs; administers medications and vaccines; performs phlebotomy and collects specimens; conducts diagnostic screening tests; sterilizes and cleans equipment; maintains examination rooms; and documents information in the electronic medical records system. The role collaborates with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers and delivers direct patient care within the scope of the employee’s active certification. Work is performed within defined parameters and standard procedures, with discretion in interpreting policies and prioritizing or timing assignments.

This is a patient-facing role that runs the Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. Selected candidates are required to undergo TB screening.

Requirements

• Successfully complete an MA school or training program, or be a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant, or have 5 or more years of experience and approval from a Provider.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• Undergo TB screening if selected for the role.
• For candidates in Arizona, Indiana, and South Carolina, Medical Assistant certification or registration is required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (except where certification or registration is required by state).
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Medication or vaccine administration experience.
• At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Value-based Care experience, including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish; must pass a proficiency exam before communicating in a foreign language.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first contact for patient care.
• Complete administrative, operational, and customer support assignments.
• Discuss symptoms with patients and obtain vital signs.
• Administer medications and vaccines.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens.
• Perform diagnostic screening tests.
• Sterilize and clean equipment and maintain examination rooms.
• Document information in the electronic medical records system.
• Collaborate with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.
• Deliver direct patient care within the scope of active certification.
• Run the Tuberculosis (TB) screening program.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Company and personal holidays
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Bonus incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED