Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Certified Medical Assistants needed for a busy multi-specialty practice in Myrtle Beach. Experience in primary care, rheumatology, or cardiology preferred.

About the role

Provide professional nursing care to clinic patients under the supervision of physicians and the Patient/Clinical Services Manager. May require travel between offices as needed.

Reports to the Office Manager.

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, etc., 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 accordingly; update action notes before closing.
• Review all cases created for providers at the 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 the cleaning log up to date.
• Demonstrate current competencies applicable to the job position.

Requirements

• Certification or nursing license required upon hire and must be 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.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, and 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 including phone, writing instruments, PC, and fax.
• Must be able to use medical equipment including stethoscope, EKG machine, ear washing equipment, speculums, scales, and blood pressure cuff.

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday: 7:45 am – 5:15 pm
• Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
• No nights or weekends.

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
• 401k plan