Certified Medical Assistant

musc; Firenze; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support outpatient care. The CMA will room patients, take vitals, document in the EMR, and assist physicians under RN supervision.

Requires high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited medical assisting program; one year of patient care experience preferred and BLS/CPR certification as applicable. E-Verify participation noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Accredited medical assisting program completed.
• One year of patient care experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs.
• Record and input information into the EMR.
• Prepare exam rooms for patient visits.
• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for quality patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice. Duties to include rooming patients, taking vitals and health history, documenting in an electronic medical record.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001796 MCP - Florence Hematology & Oncology

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Additional Job Description

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.

Must be certified through American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP), Medical Career Assessments (MedCA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program.