Certified Medial Assistant

Medical University of South Carolina; Nob Hill (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinics across the MUSC network. The role involves interviewing patients, taking vital signs, and inputting data into the medical records system.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms and assisting physicians, with emphasis on accurate documentation and clear communication. Requires CMA certification and BLS, with a high school diploma and accredited medical assisting program completion.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs (pulse, temp, BP, weight, height) and documents in the medical record.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Communicates effectively and follows detailed instructions in therapeutic procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Computer skills

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.

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.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001802 MCP - Florence Orthopedics

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. 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.

Basic computer skills required. Annual competencies are required to be maintained. Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures and ability to make accurate physical observation of patients.Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

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

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assistant program with six months of CMA/RMA experience required. 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!

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