Prisma Health·Simpsonville, South Carolina
Performs clinical and administrative duties under physician supervision, including patient preparation, vital signs recording, and assisting with medical procedures. Manages office tasks such as scheduling, billing, and maintaining medical records.
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 patient care responsibilities will be assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established.
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: 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.
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Education - Completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
Experience - No experience required.
In lieu of the education requirement stated above, will accept confirmation of the successful completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program.
Job Related Certification from one of the following: Cma (Aama); rma (Amt); ccma(Nha); ncma (Ncct); rma (Arma); nrcma (Nahp); or rma (Aamp)
Able to maintain confidentiality.
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Facility: 2250 Internal Medicine-Simpsonville
Department: 22501000 Internal Medicine-Simpsonville-Practice Operations
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Market context
Physician openings in South Carolina are often shaped by steady demand across hospitals, outpatient practices, and specialty care settings, especially where patient access and continuity of care are priorities. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for strong clinical training, state licensure, and experience that fits the care setting; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting for exact credentials and duties before applying.
