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Tidelands Health lists this Medical Assistant (Certified) II opportunity in pawleys island, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical Assistant (Certified) IIJoin Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!The Medical Assistant, Certified 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. This job will also entail moderately complex procedures and coordinating multiple resources for patient services. May also perform duties for prior authorization, referrals (incoming/outgoing), good faith estimates, and/or payment collections.What You Will DoAccompanying 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 QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent RequiredExperience QualificationsTwo (2) years of related customer facing experience, preferably in healthcare. RequiredSkills and AbilitiesComputer knowledge, required.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, preferred.Licenses and CertificationsCertified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association Required orMedical Assistant - American Medical Technologist Required orNational Certified Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing Required orCertified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants RequiredBasic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two year RequiredPhysical Demand Light Physical DemandThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. 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.Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.
Worksite address
pawleys island, SC, 29585, US
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