Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required):
•
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting
•
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists
•
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
•
Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
•
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA); National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)
•
If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
High School/GED (required)
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant post-secondary education program (preferred in all states except South Carolina)
In South Carolina (completion of one of the below is required)
•
An accredited Medical assistant post-secondary education program
•
A Career and technical education health sciences program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education
•
A medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States military
•
A Medical assisting United States Department of Labor approved Registered Apprenticeship program
•
A Training program that is delivered, in whole or in part, by a health care employer that aligns to a nationally accredited certification exam
Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)
1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
•
Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
•
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
•
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
•
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
•
Provide authorized prescription and drug refill information for pharmacies as directed by provider.
•
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians’ instructions to patients.
•
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
•
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
•
Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
•
• Successfully completes skills or competency checklists to be able to help physicians examine and treat patients, performing such tasks as handing them instruments, giving injections, removing sutures, changing dressings on wounds.
•
• Strong oral and written communication skills
•
• Ability to collaboratively work with patients, families, and teams within a high-volume environment.
•
• Ability to use standard office equipment (i.e. computer, copier, phone, fax machine)