Prisma Health·Columbia, South Carolina
Provide clinical support within a pediatric orthopedics setting. Assist healthcare providers in patient care and clinic operations.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
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 duties and responsibilities assigned to the individual will be determined by the supervising physician(s) and office manager after competency is established.
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Records patient data prior to office visits including but not limited to vital signs, height, weight, allergies, medication changes.
Prepare exam and treatment rooms. Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed.
Responsible for phlebotomy and specimen handling including blood, sputum, stool and oral/nasal once competency validation is complete.
Assists with exams and procedures. Performs EKGs as appropriate.
Document data and care in the patient medical record. Maintain as confidential.
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, pre-authorization and other general office/clerical duties as assigned. Schedule tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician.
Performs other duties as assigned.
In Lieu Of
In lieu of completion of a medical assistant program, will accept at least 3 months of healthcare related experience such as nursing assistant or medical assistant with on-the-job training.
In lieu of completion of a medical assistant program, will accept a bachelor's degree in a related field.
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Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Facility: 3422 Orthopedics Pediatric
Department: 34221000 Orthopedics Pediatric-Practice Operations
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.
Candidates should have the ability to work in a pediatric orthopedic environment. Full-time availability is required.
Market context
In South Carolina, pediatric orthopedic clinical assistant roles are typically driven by ongoing outpatient and specialty care needs, with full-time availability often expected. These positions can be competitive because employers look for candidates who can adapt to pediatric settings, support clinical flow, and work reliably in a specialty environment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to show pediatric or orthopedic experience and schedule readiness.
