Medical Assistant - Primary Care - FT
McLeod Health
- Location
- Onsite (Myrtle Beach, SC)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
McLeod Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving over one million people across South Carolina. This role involves providing medical assistance in a primary care setting, supporting clinical operations, and ensuring high-quality patient care within a professional team.
Skills
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Essential Functions
As a Medical Assistant working closely with physicians, you'll assess patient needs through history, observation, and analysis of diagnostic data. This includes performing direct patient care, preparing patients for examinations, and conducting specialized tests and procedures. Your role involves administering medications, providing patient education, scheduling appointments, and handling telephone consultations. Beyond nursing duties, you'll ensure clean and well-equipped examination rooms, manage medical supplies, and contribute to departmental QA projects. Your commitment to continuous learning and teamwork fosters a positive practice environment and supports multifaceted responsibilities.
Required Education/Experience
- High School Diploma/GED equivalent from an accredited school.
- At least one year experience in a physician’s office or other clinical setting.
- Must be Registered or State Certified as a Medical Assistant with accrediting board.
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.