Certified Medical Assistant

Columbia Nephrology is the largest, most comprehensive nephrology group in South Carolina. We have 19 physicians, 12 advanced practitioners, and 5 offices located throughout the Midlands. We are currently seeking a Certified Medical Assistant and offer highly competitive salaries and benefits.

Locations: West Columbia SC 29169

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00AM – 5:00PM; Friday 8:00AM – 1:00PM (Full-time)

Minimum Qualification:

• High school graduate, Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certificate, up-to-date certification from an accredited program, Basic Life Support Certification (BLS), medical terminology and computer skills,
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a medical office, phlebotomy, typing, computer skills, and electronic medical record experience.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Escorting patients to exam rooms and preparing them for the exam with the physician.
• Updating patient’s medication list and vitals in electronic chart.
• Answering phones and directing them to the appropriate person.
• Schedule appointments for established and new patients.
• Arrange hospital admissions, outpatient testing or arranging dialysis admissions for patients.
• Calling patients with test results, medications changes, treatments, and documenting in the patient’s electronic health records. (EHR)
• Monitor prescription line and faxed prescriptions. complete prior authorization if needed.
• Checking electronic charts to make sure all necessary information is in the chart before the patient is seen.
• Administer injections.
• Fill in at check in and check out area if needed.
• Completing prior authorizations for OP procedures.
• Scanning documents in patients’ records.
• Potentially travel to other offices to include Columbia and Lugoff.
• Other duties as requested.

Pay range: $15-$19 per hour/depending one experience

Benefits

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance