Certified Medical Assistance-Float PRN

MUSC Health; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible schedule options

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Carolina is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient-centered care. Responsibilities include assisting with patient examinations, measuring vital signs, and preparing treatment rooms. Applicants should have a high school diploma and completion of an accredited medical assisting program. This position offers flexible hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities for continuous training.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients.
• Measures vital signs and records information in medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.

Skills

Patient care

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited medical assisting program

Job description

Job 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.

Position Overview

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

Employment Details

Type: Employee (PRN). Scheduled weekly hours: 20. Pay Rate Type: Hourly. Pay Grade: Health-20. Work Shift: not specified.

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), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Health Career Association (NHA), 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 an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

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 Increaseave
• Wellbeing resources
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral program
• Flexible schedule options
• Certification incentive program

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, sit, walk continuously; climb stairs infrequently; work indoors continuously; work outside in temperature extremes infrequently; work from elevated areas frequently; work in confined/cramped spaces frequently; perform from kneeling positions infrequently; bend at the waist continuously; twist at the waist frequently; squat frequently; pinching operations frequently; gross motor activities with fingers and hands continuously; firm grasping with fingers and hands continuously; fine manipulation with fingers and hands continuously; reach overhead frequently; repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders continuously; use both legs continuously; use lower extremities for balance and coordination frequently; reach in all directions continuously; lift and carry 50 lbs unassisted infrequently; lift/lower 50 lbs from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted infrequently; lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs infrequently; exert up to 50 lbs of force frequently; maintain 20/40 vision corrected; recognize objects close at hand or at a distance; discriminate colors; determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception; good peripheral vision; hearing acuity with correction; gross motor with fine motor movements; handle stress; work rotating shifts frequently; overtime as required frequently; work in latex safe environment continuously; maintain tactile sensory functions continuously; (Selected Positions) maintain good olfactory sensory function; (Selected Positions) qualified for respirator use.

Additional Information

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees