Certified Medical Assistant

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Orangeburg, SC seeks a Medical Assistant/CNA to provide clinical support to physicians and nurses and handling check-in, check-out, and scheduling for patients. You will assist visitors with questions and concerns in a fast-paced office setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a Clinical Medical Assistant or CNA certification, with hourly pay and a 36-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and Clinical Medical Assistant or CNA Certification.

Responsibilities

• Trains new hires on policy and procedures.
• Leads in absence of management.
• Schedules appointments, greets, checks in and out visitors/patients.
• Collects deposits and co-pays at registration/checkout.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and completes vitals pre-assessment.
• Provides first aid and dressing changes as needed.
• Prepares medication listings for physicians.
• Reviews listings at each visit for accuracy.
• Contacts physician offices for charts and referrals and radiology reports.
• Maintains patient charts and HIPAA documents; completes disability forms on request.
• Maintains inventory, removes expired medications and orders supplies.
• Maintains biohazard waste logs for disposal compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Clinical Services Coordinator, Physician or Manager.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Clinical Medical Assistant Certification or CNA Certification

Job description

Job Description Summary: Provides clinical support to physicians and nurses, as well as clerical support for new and existing patients for check-in, registration scheduling and check out. Assists patients and visitors with questions and concerns.

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA). Worker Type: Employee. Worker Sub-Type: Regular. Pay Rate Type: Hourly. Pay Grade: Health-22. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and Clinical Medical Assistant or CNA Certification.

Work Environment

Primarily an office setting in a fast-paced environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Financial Responsibilities

None.

Essential Functions

• Trains new hires on policy and procedures.


• Performs in lead role in absence of management.


• Schedule appointments, greet, check-in and check out all visitors and patients.


• Collect appropriate deposits and co-pay amounts at registration and/or check out.


• Escort patients to examination rooms and completes patient pre-assessment (vital signs).


• Provides first aid treatment (dressing changes, etc).


• Prepare medication listing for physician.


• Reviews listing at each visit to ensure accuracy.


• Contacts physician offices for charts and referrals and radiology centers for reports.


• Maintain patient charts; completes disability forms upon request and maintains HIPPA documents.


• Maintains proper inventory and removes expired medications and orders supplies.


• Maintains biohazard waste logs to ensure compliance with waste disposal.


• Performs other duties as assigned by Clinical Services Coordinator, Physician and/or Manager.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk, and hear; close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). May be exposed to blood, body fluids or tissue as defined by Blood Borne Pathogen Control Plan. Must be able to lift and carry up to 24 pounds occasionally.

1. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.


2. Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams.


3. Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.


4. Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors.


5. Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions.


6. Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.


7. Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility.


8. Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Mental Requirements

Able to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures or regulations, write reports, correspondence and/or manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees and medical staff. Must be able to interpret verbal, nonverbal and written instructions.

Age Groups

This position primarily interacts with adults and aging adults and provides patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area.

Equity Statement

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

E-Verify

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Our Hospital & Culture

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.