Medical Assistant at Carolina Health Specialists

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs, Medical Records, Infection Control, Patient Education, Teamwork, Communication, Health Information Management, Assessment Techniques, Confidentiality, Inventory Management, Medical Equipment Usage, Documentation, Flexibility, Safety Guidelines, Basic Nursing Principles

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

CERTIFIED Medical Assistants are needed for a busy, multi-specialty practice in Myrtle Beach. Primary Care, Cardiology, and Rheumatology backgrounds are welcome! Hours are Monday through Thursdays 7:45am - 5:15pm and Fridays 8am - 12pm. HALF DAYS on Fridays and NO WEEKENDS! Great benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Identity Shield, Accident and Hospital supplemental coverage, and 401k! 8 paid holidays, Paid Time Off and sick time provided! $500 HIRING BONUS is being offered, to be paid out to the employee after 6 months of active employment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Assesses patient's general condition and takes vital signs and weight. 2. Assists physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments. 3. Provides basic patient care as ordered. 4. Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record. 5. Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions. 6. Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies. 7. Review all patient cases and acknowledge request accordingly. Action note should be updated in case before closing. 8. Review all cases created for providers at office location. 9. Patient request for call backs should be handled promptly and in a timely manner. 10. Maintain inventory at a minimum and place medical supply orders as needed. 11. Keep patient’s rooms fully stocked and cleaning log up to date. 12. The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to job position. KNOWLEDGE: 1. Knowledge of basic nursing principles and protocols. 2. Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality. 3. Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records. SKILLS: 1. Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques. 2. Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality methods. 3. Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data. ABILITIES: 1. Ability to work effectively as team members with physicians and other staff. 2. Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff and others. 3. Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands. REQUIREMENTS: Certification or Nursing license required upon hire, as well as continuance of certification/license during employment. ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Combination of office and exam room. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations. Hepatitis B vaccination and TB test required. PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: 1. Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching. 2. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to lift 100 pounds. 3. Occasional stress from workload. 4. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment including phone, writing instruments, PC, and fax. 5. Must be able to use medical equipment including stethoscope, EKG machine, ear washing equipment, speculums, scales, blood pressure cuff. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will assess patients' general conditions, take vital signs, assist physicians with examinations, and document all activities in the medical record. They will also promote wellness through patient education and adhere to safety and confidentiality policies.