Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Parkridge

Prisma Health-Upstate

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Columbia, SC Until 9/29/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

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Job Summary

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of the physician(s). Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established.

Accountabilities

  • Perform clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification, including point of care testing. Receives critical lab values, reports value to physician and documents notification in medical record.   - 25%

  • Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Obtain and record patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies. Pends orders for physician signature. -20%

  • Prepare exam and treatment rooms. Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed.  - 10%

  • Assist physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and in-office surgery. Apply splints, casts, dressings and remove sutures with competency. Report and assist during emergencies.  - 10%

  • Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injection and intramuscular injection, after demonstrating competency and passing medication adminsitration test. - 10%

  • Receive and return clinically-related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient.  - 10%

  • Teach patient and provide 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. - 5%

  • Document data and care in the patient medical record. Maintain as confidential. - 5%

  • Complete medical insurance and other related forms for physician review. Communicate as needed with the patient, referral source and payor between visits. Complete patient registration, scheduling and billing tasks, pre-authorization and other  general office/clerical duties as assigned. Schedule tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician. - 5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or GED.  Completion of an Accredited Medical Assistant Program is preferred.

No previous experience required.  1 year of experience is preferred. 

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)

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification. 

Other Required Skills and Experience

  • Basic Computer Skills

  • Knowledge of Office Equipment (fax/copier)

  • Data Entry

  • Mathematical Skills

  • Patient Equipment (Suction, Vitals, Defib)

  • BLS Certification - Required

  • A valid driver's license, an acceptable three year motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart, and a certificate of auto insurance.

  • Electronic Medical Record Experience - Preferred

  • Selected point of care lab equipment  - Preferred

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

100 Palmetto Health Pky Parkri

Facility

3302 Family Medicine 100 PH Pkwy 220

Department

33021000 Family Medicine 100 PH Pkwy 220-Practice Operations

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About this role

Summary

Assist physicians with patient care, admin duties, and clinical procedures in family medicine.

Job title

Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Parkridge

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Columbia, SC; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

basic computer skillsoffice equipmentdata entrymathematical skillspatient equipmentBLS certification

Preferred skills

electronic medical record experiencepoint of care lab equipment

Specializations

patient caremedical assistingclinical proceduresmedication administration
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Columbia, SC, USA

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