205 Medical Assistants jobs in Charleston

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Since 1984, Waccamaw Dermatology has proudly served as the Carolinas' award-winning premier dermatology provider across our 12 welcoming locations. We're excited to invite a skilled professional to join our Dillion team as a Full-Time Medical Assistant. The position includes competitive compensation (based on experience) and comprehensive benefits (detailed below). We'd love to welcome you into our supportive work family where you'll find genuine opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a positive, patient-focused environment.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities: (Included, but not limited to)

• Assisting all Doctors/Nurses/Reps/Coordinators/Managers in support of delivering expert medical care to our patients

• Direct interaction with patients (Greeting/Collecting intake info/Setting up Exam Rooms/Phone Calls, etc.)

• Other Day-to-day activities include fax correspondence, point-of-care testing, preparing/assisting for surgical procedures

• Deliver our mission of bringing state-of-the-art expertise and patient care to our clientele

Requirements of the Medical Assistant:

• Completion of a technical/vocational training school program with either CMA, AAMA, RMA, or CCMA Medical Assistant certification -OR-

• Emergency Medical Technician certification; as well as a high school diploma or equivalent preferred

• BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification

• Medical Assistant experience or the equivalent thereof in a high-volume medical setting with the ability to read, write and interpret medical terminology

• Scheduling flexibility to be able work morning/afternoon/evening hours four to five days per week as needed

• Demonstrated ability and strong commitment to exceptional patient care and customer service principles

• Positive and energetic attitude which inspires other team members

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with an ability to remain focused under pressure

• Aptitude to communicate effectively, balance multiple tasks, set priorities, and solve problems independently or in a group.

• Technology proficiency is critical, including previous EMR/EHR experience as well as working knowledge of Microsoft software products such as Word and Outlook,

• Scribe/Document for physician while in the room.

This position will require the ability to work the following hours:

All MAs are full time 40 hours. The specific daily schedule varies depending on provider and location

About Us:

Waccamaw Dermatology continues to build a culture where our providers and support staff share the same philosophical beliefs and are committed to providing the best clinical care and patient experience possible. We strive to offer residents in Conway, and across the Carolinas, the best treatment options for skin cancer and all other dermatologic conditions. Our doctors have trained at MUSC, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Brown, Ohio State, the Royal College of Surgeons and more, yet we deliver that level of expertise in the comfort of a community dermatology practice.

The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative/operational/customer support assignments. Performs computations. Typically works on semi-routine assignments.

The Medical Assistant performs clinical duties such as discussing symptoms and gathering and inputting information into the electronic medical records system, taking vital signs, giving injections, performing diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site. Collaborates closely with Physicians and Nurses. Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions are typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction. Follows standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.

Required:

• Successful completion of MA school/training program or a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or 5+ years of experience and approval from Provider
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR Certified
• This role is considered patient facing and is part of the company's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

Preferred:

• Certified or Registered (Arizona, Indiana, & South Carolina candidates require Medical Assistant Certification or Registration)
• Phlebotomy experience
• Medication/vaccine administration experience
• 1+ years MA experience
• Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam prior to foreign language communication

This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called Modern Hire to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability.

Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana's secure website.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc$40,000 - $52,300 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient's well-being.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation's largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in support of delivering expert dermatology medical care to our patients. Day-to-day activities will vary from greeting and interacting with patients, collecting patient intake information, returning phone calls, responding to electronic patient correspondence, performing point-of-care testing, scribing in the electronic medical record system, setting up exam rooms and preparing for surgical procedures as well as assisting with surgical procedures all while executing our goal to provide first-rate patient care.

Overall, the Medical Assistant has a direct interaction with patients and is an integral component in helping deliver our mission of bringing state-of-the-art expertise and patient care to our clientele.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists during dermatological procedures and surgeries, including setting up and sterilizing instruments and completing documentation logs of such.
• Assisting the Provider with minor surgeries to include but not limited to skin cancer, cysts, and lipomas.
• Performs intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and numbing injections.
• Maintains medical terminology knowledge, especially as it pertains to dermatology.
• Professionally responds to patient messages, electronic faxes, and patient phone call inquiries.
• Professionally greets patients, records medical histories, and takes their vital signs.
• Helps room patients and prepare them for examinations and procedures.
• Communicates aftercare follow up instructions to patients.
• Performs in room scribing with medical provider throughout the appointment and ensures accuracy in all charting activities.
• Assisting with ordering and inventory of medical supplies
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by always keeping information confidential in compliance with all HIPAA and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing all related tasks as needed.
• Always provides superior customer service excellence.
• Remains flexible on behalf of the position and the team
• Ability to interact both positively and professionally through multiple departments within the practice.
• Ability to work both independently as well as within a team environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant experience or the equivalent thereof in a high-volume medical setting with the ability to read, write and interpret medical terminology, dermatology a plus.
• Completion of a technical/vocational training school program with either CMA, AAMA, RMA, or CCMA Medical Assistant certification -OR- Emergency Medical Technician certification preferred.
• Previous experience scribing in the room for the Provider.
• Current CPR, First Aid or BLS certificate
• Ability to speak other languages a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Required to move from one location to another within and outside of the building; push, pull and reach; bend; stand, walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to work 8-10+ hour shifts and be available for overtime when necessary.
• Must be able to speak and write English fluently.
• Ability to lift to 25 lbs.

On-Site Presence Required and must have reliable transportation.

Hours: TBD based upon department needs between the hours of 7:00am-5:30pm as assigned

**Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first**

The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative/operational/customer support assignments. Performs computations. Typically works on semi-routine assignments. The Medical Assistant performs clinical duties such as discussing symptoms and gathering and inputting information into the electronic medical records system, taking vital signs, giving injections, performing diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site. Collaborates closely with Physicians and Nurses. Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions are typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction. Follows standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.

**Use your skills to make an impact**

**Required**

• Successful completion of MA school/training program or a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or 5+ years of experience and approval from Provider
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR Certified
• This role is considered patient facing and is part of the company's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB

**Preferred**

• Certified or Registered (Arizona, Indiana, & South Carolina candidates require Medical Assistant Certification or Registration)
• Phlebotomy experience
• Medication/vaccine administration experience
• 1+ years MA experience
• Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam prior to foreign language communication

**Additional Information**

This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB. As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called Modern Hire to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Modern Hire allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

**Alert** Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana's secure website.

**Scheduled Weekly Hours** 40

**Pay Range** The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $40,000 - $52,300 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

**Description of Benefits** Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

**About Us**

**About CenterWell Senior Primary Care:** CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient's well-being.

**About CenterWell, a Humana company:** CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation's largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

**Equal Opportunity Employer** It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

Articularis Healthcare Group (AHG) is currently seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant in our Summerville, SC location. This position will be required to rotate between our Summerville, West Ashely and Mount Pleasant offices.

Articularis Healthcare Group, Inc. (AHG) is an independent physician-led, clinically integrated, group of medical professionals who use the latest clinical innovations to provide compassionate and exceptional patient care. We are committed to helping patients, people, and medical practices thrive.

Our Mission: Delivering the highest quality community-based rheumatology services with a commitment to patient care, physician leadership and excellence. Our core values are compassion, integrity, quality, respect and teamwork.

The Certified Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting the provider with facilitation of patient visit and procedures, routine laboratory tests, referrals, and quality outcomes for patients of the practice. This position will float to assist with blood draws in our lab as needed.

A typical day might look like:

• Greeting and preparing patients for the healthcare provider.
• Monitoring, tracking, and assisting patients during their office visit.
• Getting patient vitals, height weight allergies, current medications, and all medical history.
• Updating patient charts and tracking paperwork.
• Cleaning and preparing patient rooms, equipment, and tools.
• Documenting patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the EMR.

This job might be for you if:

• You have successful completion of an Accredited National Certification Exam (i.e.: AAMA or AMT) for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• You have one (1) year of Medical Assistant experience
• You have previous experience in a clinical setting
• You enjoy assisting people in person and over the phone in a fast-paced environment.
• You connect well with others and are comfortable talking to people.
• You don't get flustered or take it personally when having to deal with an upset patient.
• You are familiar with NextGen EMT System or another EMR.

Why you should apply:

Joining our AHG team will provide you with a positive team environment, growth and advancement opportunities, as well as a work/life balance. With our office hours of Monday through Thursday, you will be able to enjoy your nights and 3-day weekends with family and friends.

Our Benefits:

Flexible work schedule

Benefits package that includes group medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, PTO and 401K.

Next Steps:

Once you submit your application, a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will review your resume and application. A team member will reach out to you within a week to schedule a phone screening.

EEO/AA-M/F/disabled/protected veteran

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Germain Dermatology clinic! If you are ready to make an impact every day, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then a career at Forefront may be the perfect fit for you!

The Medical Assistant is essential during the patient visit, accompanying the dermatologist in the room and promoting a friendly and efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists.

Full Time: 38 hours a week

Tuesday - Friday: 6:45am - 5:00pm

Location: 602 North Main Street Summerville, South Carolina 2948

Here are just a few things we offer:

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Eligible for competitive PTO and Holiday pay
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability (full-time only)
• Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)
• Access to supplemental life insurance
• Additional insurance offerings to meet your needs
• 401K with employer match
• Employee discount programs
• And much more!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Rooming patients and documents all vital information

Scribing information for the dermatologist

Providing post op wound care to patients

Drawing blood and suture removal

Cleaning and stocking the exam rooms

Scheduling patient appointments

Assisting the dermatologist with procedures such as:

Surgical photographs

Biopsies punch, DIF and shave

Excisions

Electrodessication and curettage

I&D

Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery

Phototherapy

Injections

Koh preps

Trichograms

Tzank preps

Dermabrasion

Patch testing

Blue light

Qualifications

Education: Minimum post high-school education in a medical support field: Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse (Non-Certified Medical Assistants will need to complete the Forefront Derm Tech certification program within the prescribed time period and maintain certification upon expiration).

Post High School education in a medical support field: Certified Medical Assistant, DERM Tech

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 1-2 years of recent experience in a medical office in a similar capacity is preferred
• Must keep current on all state certifications, licenses and/or registrations to continue employment
• Must be willing to travel to other clinic locations as needed
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record systems
• Must possess organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, clients, and visitors
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team

Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive communication or requests of this nature, please delete them.

The Medical Assistant Certified is a multi-skilled clinical professional that provides indirect and/or direct patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality. Under the direction of the provider, the Medical Assistant contributes to the completion of the patient's chief complaint (including, but not limited, to respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature), documents patient/family needs, participates in planning and implementing care for patients, and administers ordered medications (oral, injection, topically, etc.) within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines.

Essential Job Functions include:

• Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant role.
• Identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider.
• Troubleshoots issues and escalates problems to provider, direct supervisor, or appropriate internal resource.
• Demonstrates standards of excellence in care in all interactions, for both internal and external customers.
• Maintains clinical and administrative skills per the departmental competency guidelines to meet patient care and daily operational needs.
• Shows patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Travels to other facilities for providers or adjusts hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the practice manager as needed.
• Maintains a safe and supportive environment by keeping the work area, exam rooms, and equipment in clean, orderly, and safe manner, ensuring availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment.
• Assists patient and provider with virtual health visits which may include setting up the visit through appropriate platform, pre-charting the virtual visit prior to the scheduled appointment, contacting the patient to ensure preparedness for the virtual visit, troubleshooting virtual visit issues when needed, obtaining chief complaint and health maintenance checks, medication review, and other relevant patient details prior to the actual virtual visit.
• Documents in electronic medical records (EMR) accurately and appropriately.
• Manages in basket messages in the electronic health record (EHR) under the Provider's verbatim instructions.
• May perform front desk workflows (i.e., My Chart requests, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, and check-in/check-out).
• Follows up on orders, appointments, referrals, and follow up visits and collects co-pays as needed.
• Other duties include, but not limited to, ordering supplies appropriately, tracking referrals, labs and diagnostic tests, disposing of contaminated supplies, etc.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required):

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)
• 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)

High School/GED (required) Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant post-secondary education program (preferred in all states except South Carolina) In South Carolina (completion of one of the below is required):

• An accredited Medical Assistant post-secondary education program
• A Career and technical education health sciences program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education
• A medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States military
• A Medical assisting United States Department of Labor approved Registered Apprenticeship program
• A Training program that is delivered, in whole or in part, by a health care employer that aligns to a nationally accredited certification exam

Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred) 1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)

Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.

Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.

Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.

Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.

Provide authorized prescription and drug refill information for pharmacies as directed by provider.

Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.

Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.

Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.

Successfully completes skills or competency checklists to be able to help physicians examine and treat patients, performing such tasks as handing them instruments, giving injections, removing sutures, changing dressings on wounds.

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 (i.e. computer, copier, phone, fax machine)

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.