Certified Medical Assistant

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); Hybride; USD 2 066 000 - 3 031 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, vision insurance

Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance options

Flexible schedule options

Certification incentive program

Résumé du poste

The Certified Medical Assistant at Medical University of South Carolina’s MCP unit provides patient-centered care under the direction of a physician. You will interview patients, take vital signs, document in medical records, and prepare examination rooms to support efficient outpatient care.

This PRN, hourly position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited CMA program, with BLS certification and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• One year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Interview patients and measure vital signs.
• Record or input information to patients' medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination.
• Maintain annual competencies and follow detailed instructions.

Connaissances

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assisting program

Description du poste

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

PRN

Cost Center

CC001843 MCP - Lancaster-Administration

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

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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