Medical Assistant Cert

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of physician(s), as well as office and clerical duties assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities are assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established. Duties must be performed within the scope of training and certification.

Requirements

Required job-related certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), RMA (ARMA), NRCMA (NAHP), or RMA (AAMP).
No experience required.
In lieu of the stated education requirement, successful completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program is accepted.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred.

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 laboratory values, report them to the physician, and document notification in the medical record.
Prepare patients for examination and treatment; obtain and record chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening, and allergies; pend orders for physician signature.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms and prepare and maintain supplies and equipment, cleaning and sterilizing instruments as needed.
Assist physicians with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery. Apply splints, casts, and dressings and remove sutures after competency is established. Report and assist during emergencies.
Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including oral, vaginal, and rectal suppositories, intradermal injections, and intramuscular injections, after demonstrating competency and passing the medication administration test.
Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after communicating with a physician or registered nurse regarding patients’ medical concerns.
At the physician’s request, teach patients and provide printed information about diagnosis, self-care within the scope of assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention, and community healthcare resources. Document patient education in the medical record.
Document data and care in the patient medical record and maintain confidentiality.
Complete medical insurance and related forms for physician review. Communicate as needed with patients, referral sources, and payors between visits.
Complete patient registration, scheduling, and billing tasks, pre-authorization, and other assigned general office and clerical duties.
Schedule tests and treatments as ordered by the physician.