Certified Medical Assistant, Pain Management

Roper St. Francis Healthcare

. Provide indirect and direct patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeMount Pleasant • South Carolina • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care within the Medical Assistant scope, including vital sign measurement, medication administration, and EMR documentation. Exhibits strong communication and multitasking abilities while collaborating with healthcare teams in a high-volume environment.

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CMA ExperienceActive Medical Assisting CertificationBLS Basic Life SupportMedical TerminologyEMR/EHR Documentation

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign MeasurementMedication AdministrationPatient CareLaboratory Specimen CollectionRoutine Laboratory TestsInfection Control PoliciesMedical History RecordingFront Desk WorkflowsTroubleshooting Health VisitsClinical Lab Training

Soft Skills

Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationAttention to DetailMultitasking AbilityCollaborative Work

Tools & Technologies

EMR SystemsStandard Office EquipmentMyChartComputerFax Machine

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Medical Assisting CertificationBLS Basic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareMedical Assistant ScopeHigh-Volume EnvironmentGeriatric Patient PopulationInfection-Control Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide indirect and direct patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice
Obtain and document chief complaints, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature
Document patient and family needs and participate in planning and implementing care
Administer ordered medications by oral, injection, and topical routes
Identify significant changes in patient condition and report them to the provider
Troubleshoot issues and escalate problems to the provider, supervisor, or appropriate resource
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for physicians
Travel to other facilities for providers or adjust hours to meet patient care needs
Maintain clean, orderly, safe, and properly equipped work areas and examination rooms
Assist patients and providers with virtual health visits, including setup, pre-charting, patient contact, troubleshooting, health maintenance checks, and medication review
Document accurately in EMR/EHR systems
Manage in-basket messages under provider instructions
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, labs, diagnostic tests, and follow-up visits
Collect co-pays and order supplies
Dispose of contaminated supplies and follow infection-control policies
Work with adult and geriatric patient populations

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 1 year of CMA experience is required
Active Medical Assisting certification from an approved certifying organization is required
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations
High School/GED required
In South Carolina, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant post-secondary education program, approved career and technical education health sciences program, military medical assisting program, approved Registered Apprenticeship program, or qualifying health care employer training program is required
Completion of externship or clinical lab training 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, including computer, copier, phone, and fax machine
Ability to record medical histories, vital statistics, and test results in medical records
Ability to interview patients and measure vital signs, weight, and height
Ability to prepare and administer medications as directed
Ability to collect, log, and prepare laboratory specimens
Ability to clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
Ability to perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
Ability to perform general office duties
Must successfully complete skills or competency checklists

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Incentives
Referral bonuses
403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, and 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
Continuing education support