Medical Assistant

CenterWell • Augusta, SC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is the first contact for patient care and handles both administrative responsibilities and patient care. Reporting to the Supervisor, Central Administration, this onsite role performs varied, moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer-support assignments, typically on a semi-routine basis. The role works within defined expectations and standard procedures, with latitude to prioritize and time assignments and interpret or deviate from procedures where appropriate. Direct patient care depends on the employee’s active certification.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience.
• Experience administering medications or vaccines.
• At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Value-based care experience, including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Discuss patient symptoms and obtain vital signs.
• Administer medications and vaccines.
• 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.
• Deliver direct patient care within the scope of the employee’s active certification.
• Perform administrative, operational, and customer-support assignments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and company and personal holidays.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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