Physician Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program within 30 days of employment.
• Obtain an active Medical Assisting certification within 12 months of the start date. Accepted certifications include CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, and NRCMA, subject to the stated state restrictions.
• ABR-OE may be acceptable if the incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification; it is not accepted in South Carolina.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire and required before independent patient care at BSMH.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, and teams in a high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, including a computer, copier, phone, and fax machine.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an externship or clinical lab training.
• One year of recent Medical Assisting experience.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification at hire for BSMH locations.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to the legal responsibilities and requirements of the Medical Assistant role.
• Collect patient data, identify significant changes in a patient’s condition, and report them to the provider.
• Troubleshoot issues and escalate problems to the provider, direct supervisor, or appropriate internal resource.
• Demonstrate standards of excellence in interactions with internal and external customers.
• Maintain clinical and administrative skills according to departmental competency guidelines and operational needs.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record patients’ medical histories, vital statistics, and other information, including test results, in medical records.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens; log specimens and prepare them for testing.
• Provide authorized prescription and drug refill information to pharmacies as directed by the provider.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to patients.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms.
• Complete skills or competency checklists to assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing instruments, giving injections, removing sutures, and changing wound dressings.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.