Tidelands Health·Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
The Medical Assistant functions as an integral part of the healthcare team, performing routine administrative and patient care supportive duties to assist medical and nursing staff in patient examination and treatment. Key tasks include preparing patients, documenting vital signs, assisting with procedures, administering authorized medications, performing EKGs, drawing blood, and providing patient education.
Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)
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A Brief Overview The Medical Assistant, Certified functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The Medical Assistant, Certified performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice that assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly. This job will also entail moderately complex procedures and coordinating multiple resources for patient services. May also perform duties for prior authorization, referrals (incoming/outgoing), good faith estimates, and/or payment collections.
What you will do
Accompanying patients to exam rooms, preparing patients for exams.
Performing and documenting vital signs.
Assisting with procedures.
Preparing and administering medications with physician’s authorization,
Performing EKGs.
Using CPR skills when required.
Drawing blood.
providing patient education with regards to office policies, medication, and management of disease, home treatments, and special diets.
Responsible for stocking exam rooms, cleaning rooms, cleaning instruments, disposing of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards, and performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
Adhering to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
Skills and Abilities
Computer knowledge, required.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, patients’ families/visitors and clinical staff, including all levels of providers.
Ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
Phlebotomy skills and experience, preferred.
Physical Demand Light Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and have two years of related customer-facing experience, preferably in healthcare. Required abilities include computer knowledge, strong interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and staff, and the capacity to work independently with high accuracy.
Market context
Support-services roles in South Carolina are often tied to steady day-to-day operations in schools or healthcare settings, so employers usually look for dependable candidates who can work well with staff and the public. These positions can be competitive because a high school diploma or GED is required, one year of relevant experience is preferred, and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k matching. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then compare them with the original posting and tailor your application to any relevant service or administrative experience.