Certified Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bluffton, SC seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Key responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and preparing treatment rooms. Candidates should have a high school diploma, complete a medical assisting program, and hold relevant certifications. This is a full-time position with a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have annual competencies maintained.
• One year of patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to make accurate physical observations.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination.
• Assists in examination and treatment of patients.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program

Job description

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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.

Overview

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.

Location

MUSC Children\u2019s Health Pediatrics - Arley Way (Bluffton, SC)

Employment details

• Worker Type: Employee
• Worker Sub-Type: Regular
• Pay Rate Type: Hourly
• Pay Grade: Health-21
• 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, and records information to patients\u2019 medical records. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height), and records information to patients\u2019 medical records.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Annual competencies are required to be maintained.
• Ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions and to make accurate physical observations of patients.
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• Must be certified through AMT or AAMA or NHA or MedCA as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or NAHP.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or an equivalent, or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Additional information

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. E-Verify participation is required for all newly hired employees.

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