medical assistant

medical assistant Conway, SC

Conway Medical Center
Full Time Conway, SC 42034 - 33103 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description

Position Summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant-PNS (CMA) will be responsible for accompanying patients to exam rooms, preparing patients for exams, performing and documenting vital signs, assisting with procedures, preparing and administering medications with physician’s authorization. The CMA will provide patient education with regards to office policies, medications and transitional care of patients. The CMA at times may retrieve lab and x-ray reports, call in prescriptions, telephone triage, obtain referrals and authorizations, and complete medical forms. The CMA may be asked to assist with other office responsibilities i.e. answering office phones, scheduling appointments, filing, ordering medical and office supplies, stocking exam rooms, etc.

All organizational staff, including this position are specifically required as a condition of continued employment to make advance preparations for their families and pets in the event of weather emergencies such as Hurricanes and flooding threats. Any staff member can be determined as essential staff required to report to the main facility during these events. In many cases this means reporting and sleeping at the facility before, during and after a weather emergency. By signing this job description, the staff member accepts this responsibility of readiness to report to work during any designated emergency staffing situation. CMC staff members operate as one team meeting the healthcare needs of our communities, thus this position will on occasion complete other duties as assigned beyond those designated in this primary job description which may include “float” coverage at an alternate facility, department or assignment.

Qualifications

Education:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Experience:

  • A Minimum of 2 years prior experience working in physician office setting required. 5 years preferred.
  • Knowledge of standard medical office practices and procedures required.
  • Knowledge of current referral sources/authorization processes preferred.
  • Phlebotomy training preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through an accredited agency required.
  • Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification required.

Special Skills:

  • Exemplary core customer service skills strongly required.
  • Strong organizational skills required.
  • Strong PC skills required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in all situations required.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgement in emergency situations.

Working Conditions

  • Occasional exposure to irrational patients
  • Potential exposure to blood borne and airborne pathogens
  • Stress level high due to multiple demands frequently occurring simultaneously.
  • Occasional exposure to bio-hazardous materials
  • Physical surroundings pleasant and comfortable
  • Generally contained office type environment
  • Prolonged standing and walking
Physical Requirements:
Light-Medium - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; frequently to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert 15 to 20 pounds of force occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or 5 to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to hear to process instructions and safety code and alarms required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and will be assessed by post offer Employee Health fit-for-duty review.

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About Conway Medical Center

CEO: Bret Barr and Brian Argo
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Nonprofit Organization
Website: https://www.conwaymedicalcenter.com/
Year Founded: 1928

medical assistant
Conway Medical Center

https://www.conwaymedicalcenter.com/
Conway, SC
Bret Barr and Brian Argo
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Nonprofit Organization
Health Care Services & Hospitals
1928
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