Certified Medical Assistant

Prisma Health

. Perform patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, APRN, or PA .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timePowdersville • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, clinical procedures, and administrative tasks within a medical setting. Holds relevant certifications and adheres to compliance standards while effectively communicating with patients and healthcare professionals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CMA (AAMA) CertificationPatient CareClinical ProceduresMedical Record DocumentationPoint-of-Care Testing

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementMedication AdministrationEmergency ResponseSuture RemovalPatient Education

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Medical Record SystemsBilling SoftwarePoint-of-Care Testing Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

CMA (AAMA)RMA (AMT)CCMA (NHA)NCMA (NCCT)RMA (ARMA)

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical DutiesAdministrative DutiesHealth PromotionDisease Prevention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, APRN, or PA
Perform clinical, technical, administrative, and clerical duties within the scope of training and certification, including point-of-care testing
Receive critical lab values, report them to the physician, and document notification in the medical record
Prepare patients for examinations and treatments; record complaints, medications, vital signs, pain screening, and allergies; pend physician orders
Prepare examination and treatment rooms and maintain supplies and equipment, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments
Assist physicians with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery; apply splints, casts, and dressings and remove sutures when competent
Report and assist during emergencies
Prepare and administer ordered medications and immunizations after demonstrating competency and passing the medication administration test
Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after consulting with a physician or registered nurse
Educate patients and provide printed information about diagnosis, self-care, health promotion, disease prevention, and community healthcare resources; document education in the medical record
Document patient data and care in medical records
Complete medical insurance and related forms; communicate with patients, referral sources, and payors
Complete registration, scheduling, billing, pre-authorization, and other office/clerical duties
Schedule physician-ordered tests and treatments
Perform other duties as assigned
Report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive in a non-management role

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of a qualifying medical assistant training program in South Carolina, including a CAAHEP-, ABHES-, or U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited program; South Carolina-approved Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program; U.S. military medical assisting program; U.S. Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship; employer-led training aligned with a nationally accredited certification exam; or Prisma Health Certification Institute Fast Track CMA program
Tennessee accredited medical assistant program preferred
No experience required
Required job-related certification: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), RMA (ARMA), NRCMA (NAHP), or RMA (AAMP)
CMAs certified before 1/1/2020 who maintained certification without lapse while working as a CMA are exempt from the education requirements
Current South Carolina incumbents hired after 1/1/2020 without the indicated education must complete the required state education requirements by July 15, 2026
Work during the day shift
Knowledge and compliance with Prisma Health's purpose

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time day shift schedule
Opportunity to contribute to Prisma Health's mission of transforming healthcare for the communities served