We are currently hiring for an experienced Medical Assistant at our Greenwood office.  This is a full-time opportunity to join a busy multi-specialty medical group.  

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management.

DUTIES PERFORMED:

•  Frequently performs nursing and administrative duties related to patient care management.
•  Frequently prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes patient vital signs, reviews medications and allergies with the patient and enters all health questionnaire information in the electronic medical record.
•  Frequently prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
•  Frequently gives injections.
•  Occasionally applies splints and dressings as ordered.
•  Occasionally prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
•  Occasionally assists medical providers in preparing for surgical procedures, Pap Smears, and physicals.
•  Constantly verifies all patients by date of birth (DOB) and full name.
•  Frequently performs procedures and accompanying paperwork for EKG’s, BP monitoring, staple and suture removal, and Pap Smears when applicable.
•  Frequently promotes office discharge process as follows: Schedules requested testing, outside physician appointments, writes or enters required lab orders and prescriptions then provides all information to patient with instructions or faxes orders and/or prescriptions to the appropriate facility or pharmacy.
•  Frequently triages telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse practitioner.
•  Responsible for restocking examination rooms weekly or more often as needed.
•  Responsible for obtaining lab and lab testing results for medical providers and referring physicians.
•  Constantly enters and updates patient information on the electronic medical record. Obtain referral numbers as needed.
•  Participates in professional development activities, including CPR training, and maintains professional affiliations.
•  Attends required meetings and participates in committees as required.
•  Constantly maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
•  Constantly maintains a clean work environment and in patient care areas.
•  Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

•  Skill in administering a variety of examination and treatment procedures. Skill in taking vital signs.
•  Knowledge of HIPAA and adheres to confidentiality guidelines of the documents that will be handled.
•  Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
•  Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
•  Ability to understand and effectively work in Microsoft Office
•  Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities.
•  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
•  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, management, staff and contacts outside the organization.

COMPENSATION:

•  Non-Certified Hourly Range: $15.50 - $21.50 (based on experience)
•  Certified Hourly Range: $16.50 - $22.50 (based on experience)
•  Medical benefits including vision and dental (dependent upon job status)
•  401k profit sharing plan eligible after one year and 1,000 hours
•  Paid holiday, vacation, and personal leave

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Medical Assistant Training from an Accredited School
• Certification from NHA or AAMA or completed within 6 months of hire date
• CPR Certification required and maintained