Certified Medical Assistant

ACHE; South Carolina; Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for Camden Medical Pavilion to support outpatient care. You will prepare patients, record vitals, document in the EHR, assist clinicians, and coordinate patient flow in a collaborative academic health center.

The ideal candidate holds CMA credentials and BLS certification, with experience in outpatient settings and strong communication within care teams. Employment specifics confirmed with MUSC.

Formación

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential preferred or required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred or required.
• Experience in outpatient care settings preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare patients for appointments, record vital signs and histories.
• Document clinical information in the electronic health record.
• Assist clinicians with examinations and routine procedures.
• Collect, label, and handle specimens per protocol.
• Maintain infection-control standards and clean examination areas.
• Coordinate patient flow and assist with scheduling.

Conocimientos

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Medical terminology

Patient history

Infection control

Patient communication

Educación

CMA credential

BLS certification

Herramientas

EHR systems

Descripción del empleo

Join the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) as a Certified Medical Assistant at Camden Medical Pavilion. Support compassionate, high-quality outpatient care in a collaborative academic health center known for education, research, and clinical innovation. Responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, recording vital signs and histories, documenting in the electronic health record, assisting clinicians with examinations and procedures, and coordinating patient flow. Communicate clearly with patients and care teams while maintaining privacy and infection-control standards. MUSC offers a diverse, inclusive environment with opportunities to grow alongside professionals advancing patient care and medical knowledge. Certification and experience expectations, schedule, compensation, and benefits should be confirmed with the employer.

• Prepare patients for appointments, obtain and record vital signs, and collect patient histories.
• Document clinical information accurately in the electronic health record.
• Assist clinicians with examinations and routine procedures within the scope of training and certification.
• Collect, label, and handle specimens according to clinic protocols.
• Maintain clean, safe examination areas and follow infection-control practices.
• Communicate with patients and care team members and support efficient patient flow.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and coordination of follow-up care.

• Patient intake and rooming
• Vital signs measurement
• Electronic health record documentation
• Medical terminology
• Patient history collection
• Specimen collection and handling
• Clinical examination assistance
• Infection prevention and control
• Patient communication and education
• Scheduling and care coordination

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential preferred or required; specific credential requirements should be confirmed with the employer.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred or required; specific requirements should be confirmed with the employer.