Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Pedicatrics

Together we can build a healthier future through the healthcare we offer our community.

About the role

The Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-skilled activities to support patient care
• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction
• Interview patients and measure vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height)
• Record or input information into patients' medical records
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program
• One year of patient care experience is preferred
• Certification through AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA, or NAHP as a CCMA, CMA, or equivalent
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before seeing patients

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• South Carolina State Health Insurance and State Retirement
• Access to the largest network of healthcare providers in the state
• Fully vested in retirement after 8 years of service
• Paid Parental Leave eligible for up to 6 weeks
• Opportunities for continuing education, networking, and career advancement

Pay

Hourly pay grade: Health-21

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Work shift: Day