The Medical Assistant provides routine care to patients, aids nursing personnel and Providers, and is responsible for tasks such as obtaining vital signs and managing daily patient phone messages. Duties also include administering treatments, giving injections under supervision, and tracking outcomes to support Patient-Centered Medical Home guidelines.
Requirements summary
The primary requirement is obtaining and maintaining current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through an accredited program, including specific coursework and clinical experience components. Preferred experience includes one or more years in a community health center or office-based patient care setting, especially with pediatrics and vaccinations.
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Job description
(Hiring Bonus Eligibility
$2,500)
JOB
SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant provides routine care for patients who present to New Horizon Family Health Services. The Medical Assistant aids the nursing personnel and Providers as necessary.
DUTIES
Performed:
Helps support the achievement of provider productivity goals.
Is responsible for daily patient phone messages.
Cares for patients in accordance with instructions given by MD/Charge Nurse/NCSSD.
Obtains patient’s vital signs, works up patients according to EHR processes.
Administers treatment as directed by the practitioner.
Gives injections under the supervision and orders of a Medical Doctor.
Performs duties per completion of MA / Lab Orientation Checklists.
Understands the purpose of and has a working knowledge of Patient-Centered Medical Home concepts.
Works with Tracking and Task Management team members to track outcomes for referrals, hospitalizations, pap smears, vouchers and other required information supporting Patient-Centered Medical Home guidelines.
Participates in in-service training opportunities as required.
Provides comfort and support to patients awaiting medical treatment / those having received medical attention.
Assists in the maintenance of clean and safe examining rooms.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: REQUIRED: Source: S.C. Code section 40-47-20 (58) of the 1976 Code
"Certified medical assistant" or "CMA" means a person who:
(1) has completed:
(a) a medical assisting education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or its successor, by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools or its successor, or by any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, and which must include courses or components in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, medical laboratory techniques, and clinical experience, provided the clinical experience component may be satisfied through an individual's work experience with a health care employer;
Benefits
Vacation
Medical
Dental
Vision
Holidays
Sick leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts
403(b) Retirement Plan
Continuing education courses
(b) a Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education;
(c) a medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States military;
(d) a medical assisting United States Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship program; or
(e) a training program that is delivered, in whole or in part, by a health care employer that aligns to a nationally accredited certification exam; and
(2) a person who has complied with the provisions of subitem (1) and maintains current certification from a certifying body offering a certification program that is:
(a) approved by the Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Nursing; and
(b) is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or other accreditation body recognized by the Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Nursing.
MAs employed as such before July 15, 2020 who do not have the certification outlined above must achieve such certification by July 15, 2026. EXPERIENCE:
Preferred:
One year or more experience in community health center patient care
Preferred:
One year or more experience in office based patient care setting
Pediatric and vaccinations experience
Other Requirements:
Must maintain a current and active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider, in accordance with organizational and position requirements. Certification must be obtained through a hybrid or in-person course offered by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
Benefits
and Perks: New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees.
Automatic:
Annual Leave
Sick leave
Up to 12 Paid Holidays plus your birthday
Eligibility for 2 annual bonuses after 1 year of employment when defined eligibility criteria are met
Continuing education courses through SC AHEC
Various employee discounts. I.e., Verizon, AT&T, YMCA, etc.
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Optional:
Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental and Vision benefits
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
403 (b) Retirement Plan, with up to 4% employer match after the first year of employment
Mission
Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS.
ICARE Values
The ICARE values of New Horizon Family Health Services guide our employees toward achieving the mission of our company and our vision for our community. Our values stand for Integrity, Collaborations, Accountability, Respect, and Enrichment.
Community
Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer.
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