High School Graduate or GED required and successful completion of at least one of the following:
Must be a graduate of a medical assisting education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, or by any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
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 United States military
A medical assisting United States Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship program
A training program that is delivered, in whole or in part, by a health care employer that aligns to a nationally accredited certification exam. (Must be completed within 90 day probationary period)
Required Certifications/Licenses:
Post high school/medical studies with certifications as Medical Assistant (AAMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (AMT), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMMA) required
Must obtain certification within 3 months of hire required
Must hold and maintain active certification or registry in medical assisting required