79 Medical Assistants jobs in Summerville

**Description**
**Introduction**
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Medical Assistant? At Coastal Carolina Bariatric Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
**Benefits**
Coastal Carolina Bariatric Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
+ Colleague recognition program
+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits ( Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._**
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant like you to be a part of our team.
**Job Summary and Qualifications**
Full time (Monday - Friday, days), no nights, no on call, no weekends, no holidays
Seeking a Medical Assistant practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now.
What you will do in this role:
+ You will prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs
+ You will prepare exam and treatment rooms with the necessary instruments for your patients including preparation and maintenance of supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
+ You will give injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy
+ You will assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals
+ You will answer telephone calls to the practice and screens for referral
What Qualifications you will need:
+ Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program OR twelve months of direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting OR current Medical Assistant certification
+ Candidates with one year of medical work experience who do not possess Medical Assistant Certification must obtain Certification within one year of hire date
+ Medical Assistants who recently graduated from a Medical Assisting training program will obtain a clinical MA certification within 60 days of employment
+ Active and unrevoked RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or NCRMA certification/ABR-OE credentials is highly preferred
Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. ?In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medical Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!**
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

**Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!**
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
40
**Work Shift:**
Days (United States of America)
**HOURS: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday 7:30am - 1:30pm**
**Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**
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**
- 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 escalate 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.
- Show 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.
**Licensing/Certification**
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); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA); National Association for Health Professionals, 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)
**Education**
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
**Work Experience**
Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)
1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)
**Training**
None
**Language**
None
**Patient Population**
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
**Working Conditions**
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
_* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._
**Physical Requirements** _?_
**Physical Demands**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Stoop, Kneel x
Crawling x
Climbing x
Balance x
Bending x
**Work Position**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting x
Walking x
Standing x
**Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards**
**Physical Requirements**
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
**Hazards**
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
**Skills**
- 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.
**Department:**
UROGYNECOLOGY & PELVIC SURGERY - RSFPP - Specialty Care
_It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ _._

**Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!**
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
40
**Work Shift:**
Days (United States of America)
**HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm**
**Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**
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**
- 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 escalate 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.
- Show 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.
**Licensing/Certification**
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); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA); National Association for Health Professionals, 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)
**Education**
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
**Work Experience**
Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)
1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)
**Training**
None
**Language**
None
**Patient Population**
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
**Working Conditions**
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
_* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._
**Physical Requirements** _?_
**Physical Demands**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Stoop, Kneel x
Crawling x
Climbing x
Balance x
Bending x
**Work Position**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting x
Walking x
Standing x
**Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards**
**Physical Requirements**
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
**Hazards**
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
**Skills**
- 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.
**Department:**
Gynecology Oncology - RSFPP - Specialty Care
_It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ _._

**Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!**
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
40
**Work Shift:**
Days/Evenings (United States of America)
**This position is available to current RSFH Apprenticeship students or students participating in an approved externship program through one of our partner schools.**
**Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**
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**
- 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 escalate 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.
- Show 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.
**Licensing/Certification**
Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required):
+ Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting (AAMA)
+ Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists (AMT)
+ Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
+ National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
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)
**Education**
High School/GED (required)
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
**Work Experience**
Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)
1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)
**Patient Population**
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
**Working Conditions**
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
_* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._
**Physical Requirements** _?_
**Physical Demands**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Stoop, Kneel x
Crawling x
Climbing x
Balance x
Bending x
**Work Position**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting x
Walking x
Standing x
**Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards**
**Physical Requirements**
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
**Hazards**
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
**Skills**
- 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.
**Department:**
PP - Resource Pool Staffing - RSFPP - Specialty Care
_It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ _._

**Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!**
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
40
**Work Shift:**
Days/Evenings (United States of America)
**This position is available to current RSFH Apprenticeship students or students participating in an approved externship program through one of our partner schools.**
**Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**
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**
- 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 escalate 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.
- Show 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.
**Licensing/Certification**
Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required):
+ Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting (AAMA)
+ Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists (AMT)
+ Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
+ National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
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)
**Education**
High School/GED (required)
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
**Work Experience**
Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)
1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)
**Patient Population**
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
**Working Conditions**
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
_* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._
**Physical Requirements** _?_
**Physical Demands**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Stoop, Kneel x
Crawling x
Climbing x
Balance x
Bending x
**Work Position**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting x
Walking x
Standing x
**Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards**
**Physical Requirements**
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
**Hazards**
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
**Skills**
- 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.
**Department:**
PP - Resource Pool Staffing - RSFPP - Specialty Care
_It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ _._

**Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!**
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
40
**Work Shift:**
Days/Evenings (United States of America)
**This position is available to current RSFH Apprenticeship students or students participating in an approved externship program through one of our partner schools.**
**Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**
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**
- 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 escalate 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.
- Show 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.
**Licensing/Certification**
Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required):
+ Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting (AAMA)
+ Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists (AMT)
+ Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
+ National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
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)
**Education**
High School/GED (required)
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
**Work Experience**
Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)
1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)
**Patient Population**
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
**Working Conditions**
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
_* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._
**Physical Requirements** _?_
**Physical Demands**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Stoop, Kneel x
Crawling x
Climbing x
Balance x
Bending x
**Work Position**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting x
Walking x
Standing x
**Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards**
**Physical Requirements**
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
**Hazards**
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
**Skills**
- 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.
**Department:**
PP - Resource Pool Staffing - RSFPP - Specialty Care
_It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ _._

**Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!**
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
40
**Work Shift:**
Days (United States of America)
**HOURS: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday 7:30am - 1:30pm**
**Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**
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**
- 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 escalate 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.
- Show 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.
**Licensing/Certification**
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); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA); National Association for Health Professionals, 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)
**Education**
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
**Work Experience**
Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)
1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)
**Training**
None
**Language**
None
**Patient Population**
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
**Working Conditions**
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
_* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._
**Physical Requirements** _?_
**Physical Demands**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Stoop, Kneel x
Crawling x
Climbing x
Balance x
Bending x
**Work Position**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting x
Walking x
Standing x
**Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards**
**Physical Requirements**
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
**Hazards**
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
**Skills**
- 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.
**Department:**
UROGYNECOLOGY & PELVIC SURGERY - RSFPP - Specialty Care
_It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ _._

**Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!**
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
40
**Work Shift:**
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)
**Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM**
**Address: 730 Stony Landing Road, Ste. 100, Moncks Corner, SC 29461**
**Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**
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**
- 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 escalate 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.
- Show 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.
**Licensing/Certification**
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)
**Education**
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
**Work Experience**
Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)
1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)
**Training**
None
**Language**
None
**Patient Population**
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
**Working Conditions**
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
_* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._
**Physical Requirements** _?_
**Physical Demands**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Stoop, Kneel x
Crawling x
Climbing x
Balance x
Bending x
**Work Position**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting x
Walking x
Standing x
**Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards**
**Physical Requirements**
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
**Hazards**
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
**Skills**
- 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.
**Department:**
Moncks Corner Primary Care - RSFPP - Primary Care
_It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ _._

**Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!**
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
40
**Work Shift:**
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)
**Address: 3510 N Hwy 17 #110, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466**
**Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM**
**Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**
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**
- 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 escalate 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.
- Show 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.
**Licensing/Certification**
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)
**Education**
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
**Work Experience**
Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)
1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)
**Training**
None
**Language**
None
**Patient Population**
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
**Working Conditions**
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
_* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._
**Physical Requirements** _?_
**Physical Demands**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Stoop, Kneel x
Crawling x
Climbing x
Balance x
Bending x
**Work Position**
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting x
Walking x
Standing x
**Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards**
**Physical Requirements**
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
**Hazards**
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
**Skills**
- 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.
**Department:**
East Cooper Park West - RSFPP - Primary Care
_It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ _._