Medical Assistant

Georgetown Hospital System•Murrells Inlet, SC

About The Position

The Medical Assistant, Certified is an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and provides direct patient care along with routine administrative and supportive care duties in a Tidelands Health medical practice. The role assists medical and nursing staff with patient examinations and treatment and helps ensure the clinic or office runs smoothly. It also involves complex and specialized procedures across multiple EMR modules or platforms, coordinating resources for patient services, and handling prior authorizations, incoming and outgoing referrals, good faith estimates, and payment collections. The position is expected to perform common duties independently under general supervision at full proficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of related customer-facing healthcare experience, including at least one year of scheduling or preregistering patients.
Computer knowledge.
Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, patients’ families and visitors, clinical staff, and providers at all levels.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
One of the following certifications is required: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (National Healthcareer Association); Medical Assistant (American Medical Technologists); National Certified Medical Assistant (National Center for Competency Testing); or Certified Medical Assistant (American Association of Medical Assistants).
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, required within 30 days of hire and recertified every two years.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or completion of a medical terminology course.
Phlebotomy skills and experience.

Responsibilities

Accompany patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examinations.
Perform and document vital signs.
Assist with procedures.
Prepare and administer medications with physician authorization.
Perform EKGs and use CPR skills when required.
Draw blood.
Educate patients about office policies, medications, disease management, home treatments, and special diets.
Stock and clean exam rooms and clean instruments.
Dispose of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards.
Complete accurate, legal, and ethical documentation.
Adhere to HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Perform complex procedures across multiple EMR modules or platforms and coordinate resources for patient services.
Handle prior authorizations, incoming and outgoing referrals, good faith estimates, and payment collections.