Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Medical Assistant ...

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare _Certified Medical Assistant or Medical Assistant - Colorectal Surgery - Multiple Locations_ Work Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Work Locations: This position will float to all department locations including Roper MOB (Downtown Charleston), St. Francis (West Ashley), Berkeley MOB (Summerville), and Mount Pleasant MOB. Required Experience: 1-2 years of prior medical office clinical and administrative experience is required as this position will provide both clinical and administrative support. Clinical experience includes taking vitals, rooming patients, updating medical records, preparing patients for exams, removing dressings, administering treatment with physician supervision. CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Medical Assistant Certified is a multi-skilled clinical professional that provides indirect and/or direct patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality. Under the direction of the provider, the Medical Assistant contributes to the completion of the patientu2019s chief complaint (including, but not limited, to respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature), documents patient/family needs, participates in planning and implementing care for patients, and administers ordered medications (oral, injection, topically, etc.) within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines. Essential Job Functions u2022 Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant role. u2022 Identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider. u2022 Troubleshoots issues and escalate problems to provider, direct supervisor, or appropriate internal resource. u2022 Demonstrates standards of excellence in care in all interactions, for both internal and external customers. u2022 Maintains clinical and administrative skills per the departmental competency guidelines to meet patient care and daily operational needs. u2022 Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician. u2022 Travels to other facilities for providers or adjusts hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the practice manager as needed. u2022 Maintains a safe and supportive environment by keeping the work area, exam rooms, and equipment in clean, orderly, and safe manner, ensuring availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment. u2022 Assists patient and provider with virtual health visits which may include setting up the visit through appropriate platform, pre-charting the virtual visit prior to the scheduled appointment, contacting the patient to ensure preparedness for the virtual visit, troubleshooting virtual visit issues when needed, obtaining chief complaint and health maintenance checks, medication review, and other relevant patient details prior to the actual virtual visit. u2022 Documents in electronic medical records (EMR) accurately and appropriately. u2022 Manages in basket messages in the electronic health record (EHR) under the Provideru2019s verbatim instructions. u2022 May perform front desk workflows (i.e., My Chart requests, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, and check-in/check-out). u2022 Follows up on orders, appointments, referrals, and follow up visits and collects co-pays as needed. u2022 Other duties include, but not limited to, ordering supplies appropriately, tracking referrals, labs and diagnostic tests, disposing of contaminated supplies, etc. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required): + Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting (AAMA) + Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists (AMT) + Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA) + National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH) Education High School/GED (required) In South Carolina (completion of one of the below is required) + An accredited Medical assistant post-secondary education program + A Career and technical education health sciences program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education + A medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States military + A Medical assisting United States Department of Labor approved Registered Apprenticeship program + A Training program that is delivered, in whole or in part, by a health care employer that aligns to a nationally accredited certification exam Work Experience Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred) 1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred) Training None Language None Patient Population Adults (18-64 years) Geriatrics (65 years and older) Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone. _ Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._ Physical Requirements _u200b_ Physical Demands Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x Stoop, Kneel x Crawling x Climbing x Balance x Bending x Work Position Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Sitting x Walking x Standing x Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards Physical Requirements Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings Reach above shoulder Repetitive arm/hand movements Finger Dexterity Color Vision Acuity u2013 far Acuity u2013 near Hazards Depth perception Use of Latex products Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to dust/fumes Exposure to potential electrical shock Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy Exposure to high pitched noises Skills u2022 Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records. u2022 Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height. u2022 Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician. u2022 Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing. u2022 Provide authorized prescription and drug refill information for pharmacies as directed by provider. u2022 Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients. u2022 Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. u2022 Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses. u2022 Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms. u2022 Successfully completes skills or competency checklists to be able to help physicians examine and treat patients, performing such tasks as handing them instruments, giving injections, removing sutures, changing dressings on wounds. u2022 Strong oral and written communication skills u2022 Ability to collaboratively work with patients, families, and teams within a high-volume environment. u2022 Medical terminology u2022 Attention to detail u2022 Ability to multitask u2022 Ability to use standard office equipment (i.e. computer, copier, phone, fax machine) MEDICAL ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled clinical professional that provides indirect and/or direct patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality. Under the direction of the provider, the Medical Assistant contributes to the completion of the patientu2019s chief complaint (including, but not limited, to respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature), documents patient/family needs, participates in planning and implementing care for patients, and may administers ordered medications (oral, injection, topically, etc.) within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines. Essential Job Functions u2022 Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant role. u2022 Identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider. u2022 Troubleshoots issues and escalate problems to provider, direct supervisor, or appropriate internal resource. u2022 Demonstrates standards of excellence in care in all interactions, for both internal and external customers. u2022 Maintains clinical and administrative skills per the departmental competency guidelines to meet patient care and daily operational needs. u2022 Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician. u2022 Travels to other facilities for providers or adjusts hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the practice manager as needed. u2022 Maintains a safe and supportive environment by keeping the work area, exam rooms, and equipment in clean, orderly, and safe manner, ensuring availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment. u2022 Assists patient and provider with virtual health visits which may include setting up the visit through appropriate platform, pre-charting the virtual visit prior to the scheduled appointment, contacting the patient to ensure preparedness for the virtual visit, troubleshooting virtual visit issues when needed, obtaining chief complaint and health maintenance checks, medication review, and other relevant patient details prior to the actual virtual visit. u2022 Documents in electronic medical records (EMR) accurately and appropriately. u2022 Manages in basket messages in the electronic health record (EHR) under the Provideru2019s verbatim instructions. u2022 May perform front desk workflows (i.e., My Chart requests, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, and check-in/check-out). u2022 Follows up on orders, appointments, referrals, and follow up visits and collects co-pays as needed. u2022 Other duties include, but not limited to, ordering supplies appropriately, tracking referrals, labs and diagnostic tests, disposing of contaminated supplies, etc. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required within 12 months of start date): + Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting (AAMA) + Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists (AMT) + Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA) + National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH) Education High School/GED (required) Enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program (required within 30 days employment) Work Experience 1 year of healthcare or clerical physician practice experience (preferred) Training None Language None Patient Population Adults (18-64 years) Geriatrics (65 years and older) Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone. _ Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._ Physical Requirements Physical Demands Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x Stoop, Kneel x Crawling x Climbing x Balance x Bending x Work Position Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Sitting x Walking x Standing x Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards Physical Requirements Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings Reach above shoulder Repetitive arm/hand movements Finger Dexterity Color Vision Acuity u2013 far Acuity u2013 near Hazards Depth perception Use of Latex products Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to dust/fumes Exposure to potential electrical shock Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy Exposure to high pitched noises Gaseous risk exposure Skills u2022 Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records. u2022 Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height. u2022 Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician. u2022 Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing. u2022 Provide authorized prescription and drug refill information for pharmacies as directed by provider. u2022 Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients. u2022 Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. u2022 Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses. u2022 Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms. u2022 Successfully completes skills or competency checklists to be able to help physicians examine and treat patients, performing such tasks as handing them instruments, giving injections, removing sutures, changing dressings on wounds. u2022 Strong oral and written communication skills u2022 Ability to collaboratively work with patients, families, and teams within a high-volume environment. u2022 Medical terminology u2022 Attention to detail u2022 Ability to multitask u2022 Ability to use standard office equipment (i.e. computer, copier, phone, fax machine) As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-beingu2014personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer + Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) + Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts + Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability + Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. 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Created: 2025-12-05