Certified Medical Assistant

About the Role

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA). Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs clinical, technical, administrative, and clerical duties as directed by the physician, within the scope of training and certification, including point of care testing.
• Receives critical lab values, reports values to the physician, and documents notification in the medical record.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment; obtains and records patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening, and allergies.
• Pends orders for physician signature.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed.
• Assists physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery.
• Applies splints, casts, dressings, and removes sutures with competency.
• Reports and assists during emergencies.
• Prepares and administers medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injections, and intramuscular injections, after demonstrating competency and passing a medication administration test.
• Receives and returns clinically related telephone calls after communicating with the physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient.
• Teaches patients and provides printed information, on physician request, about diagnosis, self-care within the scope of assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention, and community healthcare resources. Patient education must be documented in the medical record.
• Documents data and cares in the patient medical record.
• Completes medical insurance and other related forms for physician review.
• Communicates as needed with the patient, referral source, and payor between visits.
• Completes patient registration, scheduling, billing tasks, pre-authorization, and other general office/clerical duties as assigned.
• Schedules tests and treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• CMA (AAMA)
• RMA (AMT)
• CCMA (NHA)
• NCMA (NCCT)
• RMA (ARMA)
• NRCMA (NAHP)
• RMA (AAMP)
• Medical assisting program
• Physician
• APRN
• PA

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Education (South Carolina): Completion of a medical assistant training program from one of the following:
• Graduate of a medical assisting education program accredited by the CAAHEP, ABHES, or any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• Completion of a Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education.
• Completion of a medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States Military.
• Completion of a medical assisting United States Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship program.
• Completion of a training program delivered by a health care employer that aligns with a nationally accredited certification exam.
• Completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program.
• Education (Tennessee): Completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• Experience: No experience required.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Job Related Certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA (NHA); NCMA (NCCT); RMA (ARMA); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (AAMP)

Grandfather Clause

• CMAs who obtained certification prior to 1/1/2020 and have maintained certification without lapse while working as a CMA are exempt from the education requirements.
• Current South Carolina incumbents hired after 1/1/2020 without the education indicated above, have until July 15, 2026, to complete the required state education requirements.