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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care within the Medical Assisting scope, including medication administration, electronic medical records management, and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams. Capable of multitasking in a high-volume environment while maintaining attention to detail and adhering to safety protocols.
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Active Medical Assisting CertificationBLS Basic Life Support CertificationElectronic Medical Records ManagementMedical Terminology Proficiency1 Year Medical Assisting Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide indirect and/or direct patient care within the Medical Assisting scope of practice
- Obtain and document patients’ chief complaints, vital signs, health maintenance checks, medication reviews, and other relevant details
- Document patient and family needs and participate in planning and implementing patient care
- Administer ordered medications, including oral, injection, and topical medications
- Identify significant changes in patient condition and report them to the provider
- Troubleshoot issues and escalate problems to the provider, supervisor, or appropriate internal resource
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for physicians
- Travel to other facilities or adjust hours as needed to meet patient care needs
- Maintain clean, orderly, safe, and properly equipped work areas and exam rooms
- Assist patients and providers with virtual health visits, including setup, pre-charting, preparation, troubleshooting, and documentation
- Accurately document in electronic medical records and manage provider-directed EHR inbox messages
- Perform front desk workflows such as MyChart requests, registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, and check-in/check-out
- Follow up on orders, appointments, referrals, lab and diagnostic tests, and follow-up visits
- Collect co-pays and order supplies
- Dispose of contaminated supplies and perform routine laboratory and specimen-related tasks
- Provide prescription and refill information to pharmacies as directed by the provider
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients
- Clean and sterilize instruments
- Perform general office duties
Requirements
What you’ll need- Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the listed certifying organizations (required)
- High School/GED (required)
- 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)
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant post-secondary education program (preferred in all states except South Carolina)
- In South Carolina, completion of an approved Medical Assistant education or training program is required
- Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)
- 1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to collaboratively work with patients, families, and teams within a high-volume environment
- Medical terminology
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to use standard office equipment
- Ability to successfully complete skills or competency checklists
- Ability to exercise universal precautions and use personal protective equipment
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements and work around listed hazards
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
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Hard Skills
Patient CareMedication AdministrationVital Signs DocumentationEHR DocumentationFront Desk WorkflowsLaboratory TasksUniversal PrecautionsClinical Lab TrainingHealth Maintenance ChecksTroubleshooting Patient Issues
Soft Skills
Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationAttention to DetailMultitasking AbilityCollaborative Teamwork
Tools & Technologies
MyChartStandard Office EquipmentElectronic Health Records (EHR)
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Medical Assisting CertificationBLS Basic Life Support Certification
Industry Keywords
Medical AssistingPatient CareHealth MaintenanceClinical TrainingPatient Documentation