The Certified Medical Assistant performs assigned clinical, technical, administrative, and clerical duties under physician supervision, including preparing patients, administering medications, and assisting with procedures. Responsibilities also involve maintaining supplies, documenting care in medical records, and handling related office tasks like scheduling and insurance forms.
Requirements summary
Candidates must complete a medical assistant training program accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, or recognized agencies, or meet specific military training or registered apprenticeship criteria, particularly for South Carolina roles. A minimum of one year of experience is required, along with holding a current job-related certification such as CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT).
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Job description
Inspire health.
Serve with compassion.
Be the difference.
Job Summary Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of the physician(s).
Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager.
Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established.
This job requires regional travel across all Prisma Health sites.
Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health.
Serve with compassion.
Be the difference.
Perform clinical, technical, administrative, and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification, including point of care testing.
Report critical lab values to the physician.
Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
Obtain and record patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies.
Prepare exam and treatment rooms.
Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, sterilizing instruments as needed.
Assist physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and in-office surgery.
Apply splints, casts, and dressings, and remove sutures.
Report and assist during emergencies.
Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injection and intramuscular injection.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in ongoing process improvement activities.
Teach 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.
Document data and care in the patient medical record/Maintain as confidential.
Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after communicating with physician regarding medical concerns of the patient.
Transmit physician medication orders to pharmacy, as governed by state law.
Complete medical insurance and other related forms for physician review.
Communicate as needed with the patient, referral source, and payor between visits.
Complete patient registration, scheduling, and billing tasks, and perform general office/clerical duties as assigned.
Schedule 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, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements Education: 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.
Military Training: Completion of a medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States Military.
Registered Apprenticeship: Completion of a medical assisting United States Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship program.
Employer-Led Training: 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.
Education
In Tennessee-completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred. Experience - One (1) year of experience 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. 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 Blount Memorial Hospital Facility 7001 Corporate Department 70019600 Ambulatory Internal Resource Pool Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: 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. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
