Medical Assistant
On-siteWest Columbia, South Carolina, United States
West Columbia, South Carolina, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLicense Or CertificationSmall
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationSmall
Job Summary
Prepare and organize exam rooms, obtain patient medical histories, and measure vital signs while recording data in electronic health records. Notify clinical staff of patient arrivals, evaluate schedules to remind patients of appointments and medication lists, and ensure vendor access does not interfere with care. Adhere to CMS, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations while communicating professionally with patients, physicians, and co-workers. Maintain accuracy, timeliness, and organization with little supervision needed. Requires CMA or RMA certification, high school diploma, and ability to lift 50lbs.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED certification
- Good communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Strong ethical and moral character references
- CMA or RMA certification required
Desired Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of medical procedures and techniques
- Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
- Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems
- Communicate clearly and proficiently
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk
- Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of a computer, telephone, and other office equipment
- Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems
- Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills
- Ability to stand, bend, crouch, or stoop approximately 75% of the day, walking or sitting the remainder
- Ability to push, pull or lift objects greater than 50lbs
- Accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Timeliness
- Organization
- Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks
- Attendance
- Punctuality
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
- Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
- Conducts self as a positive role model and team member
- Respects patients' rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
- Abides by Accrediting Agency, CMS, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations
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