Certified Medical Assistant

Located in the heart of Anderson, South Carolina, AnMed is a dynamic, not-for-profit health system dedicated to delivering exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity. At AnMed, our mission is simple yet powerful:

To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve.

AnMed has been named one of the best employers in South Carolina by Forbes, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to grow in a new direction, you'll find opportunities to thrive, lead, and make a meaningful impact here.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greets incoming patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner. Registers patients into the computer system for each encounter by obtaining accurate demographic and insurance information. Verifies insurance benefits and eligibility using insurance verification software and/or payer websites. Verifies identity of all patients.
• Initiates up front collections advising patients of any co pay, deductible and deposit amounts. Provides necessary information to self pay patients, including self pay discounts, payment plans and referring to Office Manager/Supervisor and/or the Billing Office as needed.
• Ensures appropriate forms are signed and if applicable scanned into the electronic health record (EHR) in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains proficient knowledge of scanning and indexing information for the patient record.
• Courteously and quickly answers incoming phone calls and routes to appropriate person or creates a detailed message in the EHR for practice staff. Appropriately uses telephone and intercom system. Adheres to the policy that direct patient care should not be interrupted unless absolutely necessary.
• Ensure patients and patient care areas are prepared for examinations and procedures when needed.
• Assist providers when needed with all aspects of direct patient care with training and demonstrated competency as well as other tasks involved in patient care, such as messages, referrals and scanning.

Qualifications:

LPN

• Must be a licensed LPN in the state of SC

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

• Medical Assistant certification by AAMA, NHA, AMT or NCCT is required.
• CMA must be a graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by the National Healthcare Association, or its successor; by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or its successor; by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, or its successor; or by any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. The accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program must include courses in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, medical laboratory techniques, and clinical experience.

Benefits*

• Medical Insurance & Wellness Offerings
• Compensation, Retirement & Financial Planning
• Free Financial Counseling
• Work-Life Balance & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development
• For more information, please visit: anmed.org/careers/benefits

*Varied benefits packages are available to employees in positions with a 0.6 FTE or higher.