Articularis Healthcare Group, Inc (AHG) is a physician led and owned organization dedicated to improving the healthcare by supporting independent rheumatology practices across the country. As the nation’s largest rheumatology specialty group with 20 practices across 7 states, AHG provides access to best business practices, advisory and management services, and value-based treatment pathways.

AHG currently has an opening for a Medical Assistant - Infusion at our Charleston, SC locations. Our office hours are Monday through Thursday with a 3-day weekend! Enjoy a positive team environment, work/life balance, and robust benefits package including 6 paid holidays, PTO, 401K, group medical, dental, vision, and short & long-term, disability insurance. Please visit our website at www.articularishealthcare.com for more information. 

Job Summary:

 The Medical Assistant - Infusion, will be responsible for assisting the infusion RN with obtaining and documenting initial and subsequent vital signs, starting and discontinuing IVs under supervision of RN, administering IM/SQ injections under supervision of RN, assisting with supply management, and assisting with drug inventory management. IV and injection skills are a requirement.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for greeting and preparing patients for the infusion appointment provider while maintaining a positive and caring attitude.

• Responsible for obtaining vital signs before, during and after infusions.
• Able to start and discontinue IV's.
• Responsible for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights by observing
• Abides by all HIPAA regulations.
• Obtains and accurately records patient information; vital signs, height, weight, allergies, current medications, and all medical history in the EMR.

• Responsible for updating charts and tracking paperwork to completion.
• Responsible for cleaning and preparing examination rooms, equipment, and tools per protocol.

• Accurately documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.

• Responsible for keeping infusion area stocked while maintaining cleanliness and organization and disposing of contaminated items according to protocol.

• Must be flexible and able to travel between 3 local offices, sometimes with minimal notice.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an Accredited National Certification Exam (i.e.: AAMA or AMT) for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Proficient IV skills.
• Experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience and ability to navigate an EMR.
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Infusion experience
• 3 years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Rheumatology experience.

EEO/AA-M/F/disabled/protected veteran

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.