Medical Assistant

CONSULTANTS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY•WEST COLUMBIA, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant prepares exam rooms and supports clinical staff in delivering patient care. The role is full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the day shift, at CIG West Columbia in West Columbia, South Carolina. The Medical Assistant reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager. The position includes obtaining patient medical histories and vital signs, maintaining patient information in electronic health records, helping patients keep appointments, and supporting safe, confidential clinic operations. The role also requires professional communication, dependable attendance, attention to detail, and compliance with applicable regulatory and safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certification.
CMA or RMA certification.
Good communication skills.
Good computer skills.
Strong ethical and moral character references.
Basic knowledge of medical procedures and techniques.
Cooperative work attitude toward coworkers, management, patients, visitors, and physicians.
Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems, multitask, communicate clearly, and respond to routine problems and emergencies or drills.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk; visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of a computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
Ability to stand, bend, crouch, or stoop approximately 75% of the day, with walking or sitting the remainder.
Ability to push, pull, or lift objects greater than 50 pounds.
Accuracy, attention to detail, timeliness, organization, and the ability to accomplish tasks with little supervision.
Dependable attendance and punctuality, ability to follow instructions, and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Prepare and organize exam rooms for patient treatment.
Notify appropriate clinical staff when a patient is present.
Obtain medical histories, measure vital signs—including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height—and record the information in the patient's chart.
Evaluate schedules and remind patients of appointments and to bring a list of their medications.
Ensure equipment representatives and vendors have appropriate badges and do not interfere with patient care or confidentiality.
Support the practice's mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Use electronic health records.
Perform other duties as needed.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
Interact with others positively, respectfully, and considerately; act as a positive role model and team member.
Respect patients' rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
Comply with Accrediting Agency, CMS, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.