Certified Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Certified medical assistant (CMA) with a completed medical assisting education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or its successor, by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools or its successor, or by any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, and which must include courses or components in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, medical laboratory techniques, and clinical experience, provided the clinical experience component may be satisfied through an individual's work experience with a health care employer.
• Alternatively, completion of a Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education.
• Alternatively, completion of a medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States military.
• Alternatively, completion of a medical assisting United States Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship program.
• Alternatively, completion of a training program that is delivered, in whole or in part, by a health care employer that aligns to a nationally accredited certification exam.
• Maintains current certification from a certifying body offering a certification program that is approved by the Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Nursing; and is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or other accreditation body recognized by the Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Nursing.
• MAs employed as such before July 15, 2020 who do not have the certification outlined above must achieve such certification by July 15, 2026.
• Must maintain a current and active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider, in accordance with organizational and position requirements. Certification must be obtained through a hybrid or in-person course offered by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more experience in community health center patient care
• One year or more experience in office based patient care setting
• Pediatric and vaccinations experience

Responsibilities

• Helps support the achievement of provider productivity goals.
• Is responsible for daily patient phone messages.
• Cares for patients in accordance with instructions given by MD/Charge Nurse/NCSSD.
• Obtains patient’s vital signs, works up patients according to EHR processes.
• Administers treatment as directed by the practitioner.
• Gives injections under the supervision and orders of a Medical Doctor.
• Performs duties per completion of MA / Lab Orientation Checklists.
• Understands the purpose of and has a working knowledge of Patient-Centered Medical Home concepts.
• Works with Tracking and Task Management team members to track outcomes for referrals, hospitalizations, pap smears, vouchers and other required information supporting Patient-Centered Medical Home guidelines.
• Participates in in-service training opportunities as required.
• Provides comfort and support to patients awaiting medical treatment / those having received medical attention.
• Assists in the maintenance of clean and safe examining rooms.

Benefits

• Annual Leave
• Sick leave
• Up to 12 Paid Holidays plus your birthday
• Eligibility for 2 annual bonuses after 1 year of employment when defined eligibility criteria are met
• Continuing education courses through SC AHEC
• Various employee discounts. I.e., Verizon, AT&T, YMCA, etc.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental and Vision benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan, with up to 4% employer match after the first year of employment