Medical Assistant jobs in Sumter, SC
Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical records. Being a Medical Assistant prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients. May draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Additionally, Medical Assistant may perform administrative duties such as ordering supplies, answering the phone, and scheduling appointments. Requires a high school diploma. May require Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). May require Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Typically reports to a supervisor. The Medical Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Surgery, FT, Days
- 270 Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands
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Sumter, SC
FULL_TIME
- Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. 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. Bonus This position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details. 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 office-based 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 administration 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 Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred. No experience required. 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 In lieu of the education requirement stated above, will accept confirmation of the successful completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location 115 N Sumter St Sumter Facility 3493 Sumter Plastic Surgery Department 34931000 Sumter Plastic Surgery-Practice Operations Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
- 11 Days Ago
Medical assistant
- SCP ENT & Allergy Services, LLC
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Sumter, SC
FULL_TIME
- Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical du...
- 1 Day Ago
Medical Assistant
- Sumter Behavioral Health
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Sumter, SC
FULL_TIME
- FUNCTION: Medical professional without prescriptive authority to provide services to clients of Sumter Behavioral Health Services (SBHS) to include substance use disorder examinations, physical and me...
- 2 Days Ago
Certified Medical Assistant, Sumter OB, Full Time, Days
- 270 Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands
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Sumter, SC
FULL_TIME
- Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of the physician(s). Performs a vari...
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Certified Medical Assistant CMA
- UnitedHealth Group
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Sumter, SC
FULL_TIME
- Opportunities with Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join our team and advance your career within a leading primary care and specialty medical practice that prides itself on...
- 5 Days Ago
Certified Medical Assistant
- Prisma Health
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SUMTER, SC
FULL_TIME
- Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of the physician(s). Performs a vari...
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Certified Medical Assistant
- MUSC Health & Medical University of SC
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Orangeburg, SC
- Job Description Summary Provides clinical support to physicians and nurses, as well as clerical support for new and exis...
- 12/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Assistants
- Primary Care Office
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Sumter, SC
- Job Description Job Description Hiring Medical Assistants and Lab techs to work in a fast-paced Doctors office. Responsi...
- 12/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Medical Assistant
- Lexington Medical Center
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Columbia, SC
- Columbia Medical Group Full Time Day Shift 8-5 M-Th and 8-1 F Sign-On Bonus: 3500 Consistently named best hospital, Lexi...
- 12/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Assistant
- DOCS Health
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Columbia, SC
- Attention all Medical Assistants we are calling on you to partner with us to provide services to our Military Service me...
- 12/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Medical Assistant CMA
- UnitedHealth Group
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Sumter, SC
- Opportunities with Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join our team and advance your career wi...
- 12/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Medical Assistant FT (Ridgeview)
- Novant Health Urgent Cares LLC
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Columbia, SC
- Title: Medical Assistant Location: Doctors Care Ridgeview Status: Full-Time Who Are We? UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc. (UC...
- 12/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Assistant / Float
- SENTA Partners
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Columbia, SC
- Description The FLOAT Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician. ...
- 12/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Medical Assistant-Certified I
- MUSC Health & Medical University of SC
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Lugoff, SC
- Job Description Summary MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina (MU...
- 12/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter /ˈsʌmtər/ is a city in and the county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. Known as the Sumter Metropolitan Statistical Area, the namesake county adjoins Clarendon and Lee to form the core of Sumter-Lee-Clarendon tricounty area of South Carolina that includes the three counties in the east central Piedmont. The population was 39,643 at the 2000 census, and it rose to 40,524 at the 2010 census.
Known as the Gamecock City,[citation needed] Sumter lies near the geographic center of the state of South Carolina at 33°55′37″N 80°21′49″W / 33.92694°N 80.36361°W / 33.92694; ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Medical Assistant jobs
$35,053 to $42,404
Sumter, South Carolina area prices
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were up 1.5% from a year ago
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