Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Busy Nephrology & Primary Care practice in Myrtle Beach is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant. Background in nephrology and primary care is preferred.

About the role

Employee is responsible for providing professional nursing care to clinic patients under supervision of physicians and Patient/Clinical Services Manager. May be required to travel between offices as needed.

Reports to Office Manager. No supervision exercised over other staff.

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday: 7:45 am – 5:15 pm
• Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Nephrology coverage: Tuesdays–Thursdays from 1:00 pm–5:15 pm
• Float within the same office the remainder of the work week
• No nights or weekends

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s general condition and take vital signs and weight
• Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments
• Provide basic patient care as ordered
• Document all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed in the medical record
• Promote wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating physician advice/instructions
• Adhere to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies
• Review all patient cases and acknowledge requests; update action notes before closing
• Review all cases created for providers at office location
• Handle patient requests for callbacks promptly and in a timely manner
• Maintain inventory at a minimum and place medical supply orders as needed
• Keep patient rooms fully stocked and cleaning log up to date
• Demonstrate current competencies applicable to the job position

Requirements

• Certification or nursing license required upon hire and maintained during employment
• Knowledge of basic nursing principles and protocols
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality
• Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records
• Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques
• Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace, and confidentiality methods
• Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff, and others
• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and exam room environments
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations
• Hepatitis B vaccination and TB test required
• Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and lift up to 100 pounds
• Occasional stress from workload
• Must be able to use a variety of office equipment (phone, writing instruments, PC, fax) and medical equipment (stethoscope, EKG machine, ear washing equipment, speculums, scales, blood pressure cuff)

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Pre-paid legal services
• Identity theft protection
• 401(k) retirement plan