NEWAI Interview PracticeLearn more
VitalHiresVitalHires
Use casesHighlightsExploreBlogAbout
Sign inSearch Jobs
VitalHires

VitalHires offers free resume tools for healthcare professionals alongside clinical, allied health, and care team job listings.

Explore

StatesTop Hiring CitiesFor EmployersFor CandidatesApply to JobsSalary GuidesHiring CalendarBlog

Top Hiring Cities

View all

Los Angeles

California

3249 live openings

Chicago

Illinois

2575 live openings

Houston

Texas

2432 live openings

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

2431 live openings

Phoenix

Arizona

2169 live openings

Indianapolis

Indiana

2076 live openings

Atlanta

Georgia

2070 live openings

Dallas

Texas

1996 live openings

Legal

AboutContactEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions

VitalHires surfaces verified openings from hospital systems, health networks, and clinical employers across the US. Always confirm compensation and credentialing requirements on the employer's official hiring page before applying.

© 2026 VitalHires. All rights reserved.Listings are aggregated from hospital systems, health networks, clinics, and clinical employer hiring pages.
  1. Home/
  2. Jobs/
  3. Certified Medical Assistant
LO

Certified Medical Assistant

Lowcountry Oncology Associates·North Charleston, South Carolina

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
Practice for this role

About the role

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for gathering patient data, obtaining vitals, and assisting providers to ensure high-quality cancer care. Key duties include drawing labs, managing medical records, and coordinating patient appointments and testing.

Lowcountry Oncology Associates mission is delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community and by oncologist who in live in our community.

Why Join Us? Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.

Job Description

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for gathering and documenting patient screening data, obtaining vitals, preparing charts, drawing labs, maintaining their area, assisting providers, and other various activities needed to ensure patient care is prioritized. This role provides patients with safe, quality care throughout their treatment and disease process.

Responsibilities

  • Obtains missing medical records, lab, pathology, and x-ray reports from previous visit before next physician visit.
  • Escorts patients to physician exam area.
  • Ensures pre-exam labs and x-rays are obtained according to lab and x-ray protocols.
  • Obtains vital signs and weight. Records height on initial visit and subsequently as needed.
  • Assists with maintaining vaccination and medication records.
  • Assists with renewing prescriptions.
  • Verifies necessary information and records in the medical record.
  • Prepares patient for exam, depending on patient and clinical condition.
  • Tracks patient through entry to next point of service.
  • Coordinates and schedules patient appointments, relaying necessary messages to staff.
  • Schedules tests, shots, and appointments as requested.
  • Maintains and updates current information on physician’s schedules ensuring that patients are scheduled properly, and appointments are confirmed.
  • Answers questions regarding patient appointments and testing.
  • Charts records as needed for communication.
  • Completes billing events before end of shift accurately and timely.
  • Administers shots to patients in the exam room, under the direction of a nurse or physician. The MA must ensure that a nurse or physician has assessed the patient and given direct instruction prior to the administration of shots.
  • Performs data entry of labs after physician reviews.
  • Reviews registration sheet with new patients to ensure completion of history. Enter medications in EMR/chart. Reviews allergies and enters allergies in EMR/chart. Completes shot record. Offers vaccinations when needed under the direction of a nurse or physician.
  • Assists the lab and obtain blood from patients using Venipuncture or Fingerstick technique.
  • Tests specimens for hematology, urinalysis, and processes all laboratory specimens.
  • Complies with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the clinical laboratory.
  • Complete daily checklists/OSHA checklists
  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned to help drive our mission of delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community, and by oncologists who live in our community.
  • Qualifications/Competencies
  • High school or equivalent.
  • Three (3) years of medical experience.
  • Certified Medical Assistant, or completion of certification by July 2026
  • Knowledge of health care field and medical specialty.
  • Knowledge of specific assistance tasks related to particular medical specialty.
  • Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of medical experience. A Certified Medical Assistant credential is required, or certification must be completed by July 2026.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • EMR Documentation
  • Phlebotomy
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Medical Billing
  • Vital Signs
  • Venipuncture
  • Vaccination Administration
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Patient Screening
  • Clinical Charting
  • Lab Specimen Processing
  • Medication Records

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Locations
North Charleston, South Carolina; Summerville, South Carolina; Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina
Posted
Jun 2, 2026
Application
Employer website
LO

Hiring organization

Lowcountry Oncology Associates

Caring for each patient like family by bringing the highest quality and most compassionate cancer care to the Lowcountry.

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
Explore employer profile

Stay updated

Get alerts for similar jobs

Be the first to know when more Lowcountry Oncology Associates roles in North Charleston, South Carolina get posted.

Market context

Certified Medical Assistant demand in South Carolina

Certified Medical Assistant roles in South Carolina are commonly tied to outpatient clinics, physician offices, and other patient-facing settings that need dependable support for rooming, vitals, documentation, and coordination. Competition often centers on certification, strong communication, and comfort with medical office systems, since employers typically prefer candidates who can work efficiently with patients and staff. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, and confirm any preferred experience before applying.

More openings at Lowcountry Oncology Associates

Infusion Nurse

6 days ago

Certified Medical Assistant

29 days ago

Certified Medical Assistant

29 days ago
View all employer openings