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Certified Medical Assistant (Day)

Hired by Matrix
Charleston, SC, United States
Full-time

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At-a-Glance :

Are you ready to build your career by joining a healthcare provider? If so, our client is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (Day)!

What You'll Do :

  • Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under the direction of the practicing MD, MLP or RN.
  • Responsible for staging patients in preparation to see providers.
  • Update all patient medications in the medication history at each visit.
  • Perform patient related tasks as directed by practice providers.
  • Facilitate the timely communication of clinical advice to patients electronically or by phone as directed by practice providers.
  • Ensure all needed medical records are available to care teams and providers prior to patient’s office visit.
  • Coordinate with other team members to provide exceptional patient service.
  • Assist with other clinical and clerical duties to ensure optimization of patient experience within the practice.
  • Proficient with HPP (the practice management software) and eClinical Works (the EHR).
  • Administer medications, injections and immunizations under supervision of RN, APP or MD
  • Constant interaction with internal and external customers to include (but not limited to) patients, families, physicians, employees and visitors.
  • Performs delegated patient care tasks under direct supervision such as, but not limited to : Measure and record the temperature, pulse, respiration rates and blood pressure.
  • Prepare patient and room for examination and treatment and assist in such procedures by positioning lights, securing equipment, etc.
  • Assists physician or midlevel provider in exam room with procedures, provides instructions per physicians request on medications, treatments, or follow up.
  • Document the medical record in an accurate, concise manner written and electronically.
  • Transport patients via ambulation, wheelchair or stretcher as appropriate.
  • Assemble equipment and supplies in preparation of diagnostic and treatment procedures to be performed.
  • Clean, prepare and store trays, instruments or other supplies.
  • Returns calls to patients, calls in medications approved by physician, or enters prescription information into system for electronic prescription program.
  • Safely administers all medications / injections to the patient per written physician order.
  • Maintain accurate, complete and timely patient records.
  • Assist in ordering supplies and assist in maintaining a well-stocked clinical area.
  • Chart in medical records as appropriate.
  • Transcribe physician orders accurately and completely following policy and procedure.
  • Enters tests and requests in the computer (which are verified by a Physician).
  • Schedules patients that need to be worked in with the physician.
  • Assist in business office responsibilities includes checking patients into our EMR (ARIA) system upon arrival in department.
  • Answers multi-line telephone.
  • Triage patient flow, patient scheduling, assist in ordering department supplies, filing / retrieving patient medical records.
  • Preparing patient medical records for consultations and files / scans patient documents in our EMR.
  • Coordinates patient scheduling for different procedures in the department and inside the Healthcare System.
  • Review, edit, complete daily tasks, billing and documentation in medical record for radiation oncology patients.
  • Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.

What You Bring :

  • BLS (AHA only) - Required.
  • Current Certified Medical Assistant Certificate - Required
  • Experience in a physician practice environment or other similar health care setting - Highly desired.
  • High school diploma or equivalent - Required.
  • Medical Office Assistant and Medical Assistant training - Required.
  • Office experience - Highly desired : 1 Years.
  • Knowledge / Skills :
  • Strong patient-centered focus.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to :
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.
  • Organize and manage competing priorities.
  • Problem solve and show good judgment.
  • Read and comprehend.
  • Record vital signs, patient’s chief complaint, performing ekg, etc. on all patients at every visit according to practice protocols.
  • Phlebotomy skills preferred.
  • Basic skill with computer keyboard, data entry functions and various software programs, e.g, Word and Internet applications.
  • Knowledge in area of medical terminology.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills as well as customer service excellence.
  • Required Sklls :
  • Office Experience
  • Multi-Line
  • Filing
  • Medical assistant certificate.
  • Shift : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 AM-4 : 30 PM, no weekends and no call.
  • 40 hrs. per week, 8 hrs. per day and 5 days in a week.

Position Type : Contract

Get in Touch :

We want to hear from you! If you think you’d be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Jeff at

646-688-5784

to learn more.

Who We Are :

Since 1986, Hired by Matrix, Inc. has improved our candidates' lives with exciting job opportunities that provide outstanding career advancement.

Hired by Matrix offers our contract professionals competitive salaries, benefits after 60 days, and a 401k option with a company match after one year.

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