Medical Assistant

CenterWell • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Assistant reporting to the Supervisor, Central Administration, you are the first contact for patient care and handle both administrative responsibilities and patient care. This onsite role involves varied activities and moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer support assignments, typically performed on a semi-routine basis. You work within defined parameters and standard procedures, applying area or department policies and methods while using latitude to prioritize and time assignments. Direct patient care depends on the scope allowed by your active certification.

Requirements

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience.
• Medication and vaccine administration experience.
• Two or more years 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.

Responsibilities

• Discuss patient symptoms and obtain vital signs.
• Administer medications and vaccines, as permitted by active certification.
• Perform phlebotomy, collect specimens, and conduct 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.
• Perform administrative responsibilities in addition to patient care.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED