Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Position Available In Horry, South Carolina

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant (Certified) will perform duties to assist the Center providers in the delivery of primary medical care as needed. The Medical Assistant (Certified) receives, greets and prepares patients for medical examinations or procedures. The Medical Assistant (Certified) aides the center providers in the treatment of patient in accordance with established guidelines.

WHY LRMC

Little River Medical Center is a non-profit community health center within Horry County. At Little River Medical Center, we strive to offer exceptional health services and deliver quality, compassionate care to everyone. We provide a wide range of affordable health and support services for every family.

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES and

RESPONSIBITIES

include the following but are not limited to: Prepares patients for providers, including greeting patients, patient check in and checkout, questioning patients as to problems, recording chief complaint on chart, getting vital signs and other lab work as indicated, and preparing patients for individual treatment rooms and appropriate exams. Assist providers in healthcare activities, performance of diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures. Prepares orders and maintains stock of appropriate supplies. Performs other necessary duties as required by the administrative or clinical directors to meet the goal of providing primary health care services. Collects viable specimens from the clinic’s patients, performs all in-house testing, prepares specimens/records for outside lab procedures and records lab results. Records results of all blood samples, cultures, EKG’s, etc., in the patient charts. Performs routine laboratory procedures, i.e., urinalysis, cultures, completing appropriate forms and records lab results. Performs other necessary duties as required by the administrative and clinical directors to meet the goal of providing primary healthcare services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be certified as a Clinical Medical Assistant and maintain the required certification; familiar with general office procedures; possess considerable knowledge of medical assisting practice and procedures; ability to communicate effectively with patient population, LRMC staff and management. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job; be able to perform all duties as described in the job description; meet physical demands of the job and have excellent attendance. Pediatrics experience preferred.

Bilingual:

English & Spanish preferred. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High school graduate with two years’ experience in a primary medical care setting and/or completion of a Medical Assistant’s educational program at an accredited school. Certification in Medical Assistant Technology required.

LRMC offers benefits such as:

Medical, Vision & Dental insurance. Employer matched 403B Retirement Plan. Paid Vacation time, Sick time, & Holiday’s. As well as paid qualifying Administrative Leave.

Employer Paid Health Benefits:

Life / AD&D Policies, Short/Long Term Disability, and a Employee Assistant Plan.