Medical Assistant (Certified) I

About the role

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health. As our region's largest health care provider and one of our area's largest employers, more than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

The Certified Medical Assistant functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The Medical Assistant, Certified performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice that assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients to exam rooms and prepare them for exams
• Perform and document vital signs
• Assist with procedures
• Prepare and administer medications with physician’s authorization
• Perform EKGs
• Use CPR skills when required
• Draw blood
• Provide patient education regarding office policies, medication, disease management, home treatments, and special diets
• Stock exam rooms, clean rooms, clean instruments, and dispose of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards
• Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times
• Adhere to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Experience Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related customer-facing experience
• Required healthcare experience

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Computer knowledge
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, patients’ families/visitors, and clinical staff, including all levels of providers
• Ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Phlebotomy skills and experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant – National Healthcareer Association Required
• Certified Medical Assistant – American Association of Medical Assistants Required
• Medical Assistant – American Medical Technologist Required
• National Certified Medical Assistant – National Center for Competency Testing Required
• Basic Life Support Certified – American Heart Association Required

Physical Demand

• Light physical demand