Certified Medical Assistant

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Lexington Neurology is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent‑care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health‑care professionals, and Lexington Medical Center, a 607‑bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. Lexington Health has been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was the first in the state to receive Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care.

It consistently ranks as the best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually, and is the region’s third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first Heart

CARE Center, the largest skilled‑nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical‑education programs include family medicine, transitional‑year residencies, and an informatics fellowship.

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) role may be either CMA or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) and is a member of the patient‑care team. The assistant provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a provider, supports patient intake at office visits, documentation, vaccine and medication administration, clerical and environmental tasks, appointment scheduling and record maintenance in EPIC EHR, and may also serve as a provider’s scribe.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, completed by March 31, 2026, plus at least one of the following:
• A medical‑assisting program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or its successor, or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools or a U.S. Department of Education‑recognized accrediting agency, covering anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, laboratory techniques, and clinical experience (work experience acceptable).
• A Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education.
• A medical‑assisting program provided by a branch of the U.S. military.
• An U.S. Department of Labor‑approved Registered Apprenticeship program in medical assisting.
• A training program delivered, in whole or in part, by a health‑care employer that aligns with a nationally accredited certification exam.

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• Active certification or registry in Medical Assisting from a board‑approved certifying body that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or a recognized alternative.
• Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.

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• Completion of the basic LMC competency assessment for CMAs within the initial probationary period (or any extension thereof).

• Works cooperatively in line with LMC’s Service Expectations policy.
• Participates in patient‑care activities.
• Records patient data and observations in accordance with credentials.
• Provides and maintains safety measures in office standards.
• Recognizes and acts on the need for safety measures to prevent injury.
• Creates a comfortable care environment in accordance with office standards.
• Prepares patients for departure, reinforcing instructions and education.
• Manages medications following LMC policy, procedures, and scope of practice.
• Enters pertinent information into Epic and validates accuracy.
• Schedules physician appointments, requests copies of the medical record, and arranges referrals.
• Demonstrates knowledge and effective use of medical terminology.
• Maintains stock levels of clerical supplies.
• Restocks or orders supplies as needed.
• Removes outdated forms or supplies.

• Functions as a Clinical Scribe when assigned, following LMC policy and procedures for scribes.
• Abides by the Code of Conduct, accepts work assignments promptly, and adheres…