Physician Assistant

• 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

Certified Medical Assistant

• Gather and document patient information, obtain vital signs, prepare charts, coordinate care, draw and process laboratory specimens, and support providers.
• Obtain and review medical records, laboratory results, pathology reports, imaging reports, and outside records before patient visits.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for provider evaluation.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Coordinate patient flow and track patients through clinic visits.
• Process prescription refill requests according to office protocols.
• Schedule laboratory testing, diagnostic studies, referrals, injections, and follow-up appointments.
• Educate patients on testing, appointments, and provider instructions within scope of practice.
• Perform venipuncture, capillary blood collection, specimen labeling, processing, centrifugation, storage, and shipment.
• Perform approved laboratory testing and quality control procedures.
• Communicate abnormal patient findings, laboratory results, and vital signs to providers and nursing staff.
• Maintain vaccination records and administer injections as directed.
• Support laboratory operations, supplies, inventory, specimen integrity, and equipment readiness.
• Complete billing-related tasks and clinical documentation.
• Maintain examination rooms, laboratory areas, and clinical workspaces.
• Complete OSHA and quality assurance checklists.
• Comply with HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, state, federal, and organizational policies.
• Participate in quality improvement, compliance activities, staff meetings, training, and competency assessments.
• Provide cross-coverage and staffing support across all clinic locations and service lines.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, infusion nurses, laboratory personnel, front office staff, and leadership.
• Perform additional duties supporting Lowcountry Oncology Associates’ cancer-care mission.

Clinical Certified Medical Assistant

• Work closely with the primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care
• Review and update health records
• Measure vital signs, including pulse rate, respiration, blood pressure, weight, and height
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations
• Greet patients and the community respectfully
• Prepare and review patient charts by verifying diagnostic test results, hospital reports, and medical records
• Perform clerical duties including checking inventory, stocking supplies, tracking referrals, and answering phones
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
• Perform other duties as assigned

Certified Medical Assistant, CMA

• Greet patients and the community respectfully
• Prepare and review patient charts for upcoming visits
• Verify diagnostic test results, hospital reports, and other medical records are correct and up to date
• Measure vital signs, including pulse rate, respiration, blood pressure, weight, and height
• Perform clerical duties such as checking inventory, stocking supplies, tracking referrals, and answering phones
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work closely with the primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines

• Coordinate and schedule telehealth appointments
• Confirm readiness of patients, families, school staff, and providers
• Initiate, facilitate, and support video visits using Epic and approved platforms such as TytoCare
• Ensure telehealth device readiness and connectivity
• Perform pre-visit intake, verify identity, update medical history, review medications/allergies, capture chief complaint, and document in the EHR
• Serve as an on-site tele-presenter by setting up telehealth carts/kits and operating digital otoscopes, stethoscopes, and exam cameras
• Assist remote providers within scope of practice
• Provide remote workflow, patient preparation, and basic troubleshooting support to school personnel and clinic staff
• Document visit activities and follow consent and privacy workflows
• Monitor telehealth equipment inventory, perform basic maintenance and cleaning, document device logs, and coordinate repairs or escalations
• Deliver training and coaching for school staff and clinic super users
• Participate in telehealth program planning, execution, growth, and optimization
• Track performance measures and support quality improvement initiatives
• Escalate technical, workflow, patient safety, and scheduling issues
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, providers, and school partners

Medical Assistant – Telehealth

• Communicate with patients
• Monitor vital signs and lifestyle data
• Document patient interactions
• Help patients stay engaged with their care
• Learn and apply Virtual Care skills
• Work primarily from a laptop

Physician Assistant jobs in South Carolina

Certified Medical Assistant

Clinical Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant, CMA

Certified Medical Assistant, CMA

Medical Assistant – Telehealth

Certified Medical Assistant – Patient Care Coordinator