Certified Medical Assistant

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Toscana; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant II to support outpatient clinic operations under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and a physician. The role includes patient interviews, vital sign checks, and preparing rooms for examinations.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited medical assisting program, with BLS certification and CCMA/CMA eligibility. Competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Must be certified through AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA as CCMA/CMA or NAHP; current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized, patient-centered care model.
• Assists in examination and treatment under physician direction.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information in the medical record.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examinations.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical interviewing

Patient records input

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assisting program

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.

Entity: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC001795 MCP - Florence Gastroenterology

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Grade: Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Job Description

The Certified Medical Assistant II 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

Must be certified through the American Medical Technologist (AMT) or American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or National Health career Association (NHA) or MedCA as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) 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.

Additional Job Description

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Paid time off and extended sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Disability insurance plan options
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive pay
• Annual Merit Increase
• Wellbeing resources
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral program
• Flexible schedule options
• Certification incentive program

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 based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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