Job Description

The Medical Assistant is cross trained on both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The clinical aspects include recording vital signs when interacting with patients, compiling patients’ medical histories and administering medications under direction of a supervising physician. The administrative aspects can include everything from scheduling appointments to billing and assisting patients in filling out insurance forms.

Minimum Requirements:

Education :

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Experience :

• N/A.

License/Registration/Certifications:

• Certification as Medical Assistant (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (AMT), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), National Healthcare Association (NHA).
• Current CPR certification.

Preferred Requirements:

Preferred Education :

• Graduate of an accredited school of medical assisting.

Preferred Experience :

• 1-2 years healthcare experience.

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications:

• N/A.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Measure and record vital signs, takes patient medical history and chief complaint. Record information accurately in the medical chart.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization of equipment.
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Prepare patient for examination.
• Phlebotomy, finger sticks, and collection of other lab specimens.
• Assist the provider with exams and minor office surgery.
• Adhere to and practice appropriate infection control policies and procedures.
• Screens, manages, and follows up telephone messages from patients, referrals, and pharmacies.
• Prepare and send prescriptions electronically per provider’s orders.
• Performs waived lab tests, EKGs, and administers injections.
• Applies dressing and remove sutures as ordered by the provider.
• Use CPR skills when required.
• Dispose of biohazard waste according to state standards.
• Maintain OSHA requirements and practice OSHA standards.
• Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be in good physical condition and able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position.
• Manual dexterity, good eye/hand coordination and acceptable vision needed in daily work.
• Must have strong knowledge of organizational dynamics and have excellent communication/coaching skills.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, the public, and other agencies.
• Must be able to respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills based on the command of the English language.
• Must be able to perform the following functions: standing for long hours, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, pushing, pulling, and squatting.
• Must be able to lift 30+ lbs. in order to lift/move patients, equipment, and/or supplies utilized in the work place.

Get To Know Us!We invite you to reach out if you are seeking an opportunity to make a difference! Our long tenured team members are hardworking, supportive, compassionate with excellent clinical skills. We enjoy partnering with patients and their families to impact care in our community. * Sign-On Bonus Available for Eligible Roles/Experience! Are you looking for a CHANGE? We encourage you to consider relocation to Spartanburg, South Carolina (where our state motto is smiling faces, beautiful places)! We are a family friendly community located in the top 10 of most desirable places to live in the United States, number 1 place to live in South Carolina, and number 8 in the nation for millennial growth. The Upstate is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains and is rich with industry, shopping, hiking, boating, kayaking, skiing (water and snow), and foodie’s love our restaurant scene! We are close to Charlotte and not far from Atlanta with beaches less than 4 hours away. We enjoy 4 seasons and have a GREAT cost of living! Our Service Area: We proudly serve patients across:. Spartanburg, Cherokee, Greenville, and Union counties in South Carolina. Polk County in North Carolina. Ask us about our relocation assistance + Employees Discounts on apartment homes (and more!). Our Healthcare System. Spartanburg Medical Center - Church Street Campus. Spartanburg Medical Center - Mary Black Campus. Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care. Pelham Medical Center. Cherokee Medical Center. Union Medical Center. Ellen Sagar Nursing Center. Woodruff Manor . Medical Group of the Carolinas - 500 physician practices. Regional HealthPlus (RHP)\. Spartanburg Regional Foundation. Gibbs Cancer & Research Center. AccessHealth. The Sports Medicine InstituteSRHS is a 5-hospital system located in Spartanburg, SC. We are a teaching organization with a Level 1 Trauma designation, Bariatric Center of Excellence, Stroke Certified, Chest Pain Accreditation, Heart Failure Accreditation, CARF Accreditation, and we are hiring NOW in these specific areas: • Critical Care• ED• Cardiac• Women’s• Med-Surg• Med-Tele• Oncology• Inpatient Rehab• Hospice• Home Health

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