Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!Location:This position is open to current Medical Assistant students/externs of RSFH and will float to various locations across the RSFH system, including West Ashley, Charleston, Mt Pleasant and Summerville.Schedule :Practice Locations: Mon-Fri, 8 hour shifts starting around 7:30/8:00 am.Express Locations: Sun-Sat, 12 hour shifts, 8:00 am - 8:30 pm.Work locations and hours vary depending on need and are discussed with hiring leader during interview.Job Summary :Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under the direction of the practicing MD, APP or RN. Responsible for staging patients in preparation to see providers. Update all patient medications in the medication history at each visit. Perform patient related tasks as directed by practice providers. Facilitate the timely communication of clinical advice to patients electronically or by phone as directed by practice providers. Ensure all needed medical records are available to care teams and providers prior to patient’s office visit. Coordinate with other team members to provide exceptional patient service. Assist with other clinical and clerical duties to ensure optimization of patient experience within the practice. The Medical Assistant should be proficient with HPP (the practice management software) and eClinical Works (the EHR).Minimum Qualifications :Education: High school diploma or equivalent.Experience: Successful completion of accredited Medical Assistant training program required for external applicants and internal applicants not currently in this same job title. Medical Assistant candidates processed through an organizational acquisition are considered grandfathered into the Medical Assistant title for the purpose of initial placement. One-year office experience/experience in a physician practice environment or other similar heath care setting preferred.Licensure/Certification:Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.Teammates newly hired into this position will have 6 months from the date of hire to complete their CMA certification from a certifying board approved by the Board of Medical Examiners; they will then transition into the Certified Medical Assistant job title. Teammates in this role prior to 4/20/15 are not required to complete this certification within 6 months.Primary Source Verification (if applicable): N/AKnowledge/Skills: Strong patient-centered focus. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public. Ability to organize and manage competing priorities. Ability to problem solve and show good judgment. Record vital signs on all patients at every visit according to practice protocols. Phlebotomy skills preferred. Basic skill with computer keyboard, data entry functions and various software programs, e.g, Word and Internet applications.Other: Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.Contacts : Daily interaction with employers, human resources and safety professionals.Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusScheduled Weekly Hours:40Work Shift:Days/Evenings (United States of America)Department:PP - Resource Pool Staffing - RSFPP - Specialty CareAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] .