Certifed Medical Assistant (Orangeburg)

Medical University of South Carolina; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina Community Physicians in Orangeburg is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support daily clinical and administrative operations. Under the supervision of a Clinic Office Coordinator, you will room patients, obtain vital signs, document in the EHR, and assist providers with patient care as needed.

A high school diploma or equivalent and an accredited medical assisting program are required, with CMA/CCMA certification and current BLS expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• Certification as CMA/CCMA or equivalent (AMT/AAMA/NHA/NAHP/NCCT).
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare examination areas.
• Take vital signs (pulse, temp, BP, weight, height) and document in the medical record.
• Assist providers with patient care as directed by supervision.
• Conduct patient interviews and coordinate clerical tasks (scheduling, referrals, authorizations).

Skills

Patient care support

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Rooming patients

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting program completion

CMA/CCMA or equivalent certification

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Job Description Summary

he Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) works under the guidance of the Clinic Office Coordinator to support daily clinical and administrative operations. This role includes rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting in the electronic health record, and assisting providers with patient care as needed. The CMA also supports clerical functions such as patient communications, scheduling, maintaining accurate records, coordinating referrals, completing prior authorizations, and performing other duties as assigned to ensure efficient clinic operations and continuity of care.

OB/GYN and Pediatric work history preferred.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005654 MCP - Orangeburg - GME Family Medicine Clinic Village Park

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

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 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), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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.

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