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Certified Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - 9 Medical Park
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Certified Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - 9 Medical Park
Performs clinical, technical, and administrative duties under the supervision of a physician or advanced practice provider in an OB/GYN setting. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, administering medications, and managing office clerical tasks.
Requirements summary
Requires completion of an accredited medical assistant training program and a valid professional certification (e.g., CMA, RMA, or CCMA). No prior professional experience is required for this position.
professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient CarePhlebotomyPatient EducationMedical BillingSterilizationPoint Of Care TestingTriageVital Signs MonitoringClinical AssistanceMedical DocumentationPatient Scheduling
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 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.
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.
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.
Assists 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.
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 - 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. 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 9 Medical Park Rd Richland Facility 3377 OBGYN 9 Med Park 620 Department 33771000 OBGYN 9 Med Park 620-Practice Operations 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.
