- Inspire health.
- Serve with compassion.
- Be the difference.
- Job Summary Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA).
- Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager.
- Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned directly by the supervising physician, APRN or PA after competency is established.
- Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health.
- Serve with compassion.
- Be the difference.
- Performs clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification, including point of care testing.
- Receives critical lab values, reports value to physician and documents notification in medical record.
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
- Obtains and records patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies.
- Pends orders for physician signature.
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms.
- Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed.
- Assists physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery.
- Apply splints, casts, dressings and remove sutures with competency.
- Report and assist during emergencies.
- Prepares and administers medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injection and intramuscular injection, after demonstrating competency and passing medication administration test.
- Receives and returns clinically related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient.
- Teaches patient and provide printed information, on physician request, about diagnosis, self-care within the scope of assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention and community healthcare resources.
- Patient education must be documented in the medical record.
- Documents data and cares in the patient medical record.
- Completes medical insurance and other related forms for physician review.
- Communicates as needed with the patient, referral source and payor between visits.
- Completes patient registration, scheduling and billing tasks, pre-authorization and other general office/clerical duties as assigned.
- Schedules tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
- Minimum Requirements Education: In South Carolina, completion of medical assistant training program from one of the following: Graduate of a medical assisting education program accredited by the CAAHEP, ABHES, or any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
- Completion of a Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education.
- Military Training: Completion of a medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States Military.
- Registered Apprenticeship: Completion of a medical assisting United States Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship program.
- Employer-Led Training: Completion of a training program delivered by a health care employer that aligns with a nationally accredited certification exam.
- Completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program.
Education
- In Tennessee-completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred. Experience - No experience required. In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations,
- Licenses
- Job
- Related
- Certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA(NHA); NCMA (NCCT); RMA (ARMA); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (AAMP)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
NA Grandfather Clause CMAs who obtained certification prior to 1/1/2020 and have maintained certification without lapse while working as a CMA are exempt from the education requirements. Current South Carolina incumbents hired after 1/1/2020 without the education indicated above, have until July 15,2026, to complete the required state education requirements. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location 2 Medical Park Rd Richland Facility 3200 Endocrinology 2 Med Park 506 Department 32001000 Endocrinology 2 Med Park 506-Practice Operations Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
