What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at SANDHILLS MEDICAL?
Sandhills Medical Foundation is seeking a professional Certified Medical Assistant to support our school-based health program in Kershaw County. You will act as the on-site link between students, families, and remote medical providers by preparing students for visits, facilitating TytoCare telehealth encounters, and managing clinical follow-up under the direction of a licensed clinician.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Intake: Verify student identity, parental consent, and visit purpose; capture and document vital signs and medical histories in Veradigm.
- Telehealth Support: Set up, operate, and troubleshoot TytoCare equipment; assist remote providers with guided physical exams.
- Student Care: Prepare private clinic spaces, explain procedures using age-appropriate language, and assist with authorized testing, specimens, or vaccine support.
- Care Coordination: Route orders, manage referrals, notify parents, issue return-to-school instructions, and track follow-up tasks to completion.
- Safety & Compliance: Maintain site inventory, follow strict infection control protocols, recognize urgent symptoms to activate emergency responses, and protect student privacy (PHI).
Qualifications & Requirements
- Credential: Current CMA certification from a recognized organization and valid BLS certification.
- Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of clinical medical assistant experience; pediatric or adolescent experience is highly preferred.
- Education: High school diploma (or equivalent) and completion of an approved medical assistant training program.
- Skills: Proficient with EHR documentation, vital signs, and healthcare technology; strong communication skills for interacting with children and school staff.
- Logistics: Ability to travel between assigned schools and pass mandatory background checks for school environments.
Salary & Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision options).
- Retirement plan options.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Collaborative, tight-knit, mission-driven team environment.