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, we are also one of our area's largest employers.

Responsibilities

• Accompanying patients to exam rooms
• Preparing patients for exams
• Performing and documenting vital signs
• Assisting with procedures
• Preparing and administering medications with physician’s authorization
• Performing EKGs
• Using CPR skills when required
• Drawing blood
• Providing patient education with regards to office policies, medication, and management of disease, home treatments, and special diets
• Stocking exam rooms
• Cleaning rooms
• Cleaning instruments
• Disposing of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards
• Performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times
• Adhering to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 1 year of related customer facing experience
• Preferred healthcare experience
• Preferred skills and abilities including computer knowledge, interpersonal skills, accuracy, attention to detail, phlebotomy skills and experience, and basic life support certification

Qualifications

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

Physical Demand

Light physical demand

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

TBD