Accompanying patients to exam rooms, preparing patients for exams
Performing and documenting vital signs
Assisting with procedures
Preparing and administering medications with physician's authorization
Performing EKGs
Using CPR skills when required
Drawing blood
providing patient education with regards to office policies, medication, and management of disease, home treatments, and special diets
Responsible for stocking exam rooms, cleaning rooms, cleaning instruments, disposing of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards, and performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times
Adhering to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
Education Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
Experience Qualifications
At least 1 year of related customer facing experience Required
healthcare experience Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Computer knowledge
Ability to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, patients' families/visitors and clinical staff, including all levels of providers
Ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
Phlebotomy skills and experience
Licenses and Certifications
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association Required or
Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants Required or
Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologist Required or
National Certified Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing Required
Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association Required
Physical Demand
Light Physical Demand
Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Employee Type:
Regular Work Shift:
Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)
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Medical Assistant (Certified) I
Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.
A Brief Overview
The Certified Medical Assistant functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The Medical Assistant, Certified performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice that assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.
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