Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Patewood Medical Center, FT, Days

Be the difference.

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA). Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned directly by the supervising physician, APRN or PA after competency is established.

About Prisma Health

• Serve with compassion.
• to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve.
• The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

Responsibilities

• Inspire health.
• Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health.
• Serve with compassion.
• Be the difference.
• Performs clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification, including point of care testing.
• Receives critical lab values, reports value to physician and documents notification in medical record.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
• Obtains and records patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies.
• Pends orders for physician signature.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed.
• A ssists physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery.
• Apply splints, casts, dressings and remove sutures with competency.
• Report and assist during emergencies.
• Prepares and administers medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injection and intramuscular injection, after demonstrating competency and passing medication administration test.
• Receives and returns clinically related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient.
• Teaches patient and provide printed information, on physician request, about diagnosis, self-care within the scope of assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention and community healthcare resources.
• Patient education must be documented in the medical record.
• Documents data and cares in the patient medical record.
• Completes medical insurance and other related forms for physician review.
• Communicates as needed with the patient, referral source and payor between visits.
• Completes patient registration, scheduling and billing tasks, pre-authorization and other general office/clerical duties as assigned.
• Schedules tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

• In South Carolina, completion of medical assistant training program from one of the following: Graduate of a medical assisting education program accredited by the CAAHEP, ABHES, or any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• Completion of a Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education.
• Completion of a training program delivered by a health care employer that aligns with a nationally accredited certification exam.
• Completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program.
• Experience - No experience required.
• In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Job Related Certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA(NHA); NCMA (NCCT); RMA (ARMA); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (AAMP) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities NA Grandfather Clause CMAs who obtained certification prior to 1/1/2020 and have maintained certification without lapse while working as a CMA are exempt from the education requirements.

Preferred

• Completion of a medical assisting United States Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship program.
• In Tennessee-completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.

Military Training

Completion of a medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States Military.

Education

Current South Carolina incumbents hired after 1/1/2020 without the education indicated above, have until July 15,2026, to complete the required state education requirements.

Work

Shift Day (United States of America) Location Patewood Outpt Ctr/Med Offices Facility ENT - 200 Patewood Department ENT - 200 Patewood-Practice Operations Share your talent with us!