JOB DESCRIPTION

The CMA/RMA will assist medical providers in the administration of patient care in the assigned clinical area, functioning within the scope of his/her training. The duties of the position are:

• Interacts with patients and employees in a respectful manner consistent with the mission and values of CareSouth Carolina.
• Manages the flow of patients by working patients up in the EMR timely and with completeness.
• Provides the documentation of the following at every visit: vital signs (including the presence and degree of pain), allergies, and a review of the patient’s medication.
• Performs PHQ screenings according to CSC guidelines.
• Performs learning needs assessment annually.
• Maintains clean, well-stocked, and organized exam and treatment rooms.
• Assists the provider with procedures per the provider’s directives if trained and has current competency evaluation for the procedure.
• Authorized tasks that can be delegated to Certified/Registered Medical Assistants with appropriate training:
  • Point of Care Testing (ex: strep test, flu swab, urine dip, etc.)
  • Entering Verbal Orders
  • Preparation and Administering Vaccines
  • Administering In-Clinic Medications
  • Performing Screening Tests (ex: EKG, vision, hearing, etc.)
  • Performing Non-Clinical Tasks via Telemedicine
  • Entering Prescription Refills
  • Responding to Patient Phone Calls and Messages
  • Other: Ear Irrigation
• Gives injections as directed by the medical provider if trained and has a current competency evaluation for the injection.
• Participates in daily team huddle.
• Checks, reads, and responds to emails daily promptly.

EDUCATION/SKILLS

• Three years of medical assistant experience is preferred.
• Completion of a medical assisting education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or its successor, by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools or its successor, or by any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, and which must include courses or components in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, medical laboratory techniques, and clinical experience, provided the clinical experience component may be satisfied through an individual's work experience with a health care employer.
• Maintains current certification from a certifying body offering a certification program that is:

1. approved by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Nursing; and
2. is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or other accreditation body recognized by the Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Nursing.

• Certification in CPR through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.

HOURS

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

Location

Bennettsville, SC

******$2,500 Sign - On Bonus Available******

CareSouth Carolina is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all. We seek to have a diverse, inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability or veteran status.