Certified Medical Assistant

Medical University of South Carolina; Conway, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina's MUSC Community Physicians team seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care in a decentralized, patient-centered environment. You will interview patients, measure vital signs, and prepare treatment rooms under physician supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited medical assisting program. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• Physician-backed patient care experience preferred (1 year).
• Basic computer skills and ability to document in medical records.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and take vital signs (pulse, temp, BP, weight, height).
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist in examinations.
• Input data into patients' medical records accurately.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interviews

Medical record input

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assisting program

Tools

EMR / EHR system

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

CC006012 MCP - Occupational Health Horry County Employee Wellness

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

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.

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 for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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