Certified Medical Assistant - After Hours Pediatric Care

MUSC Health; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC Children’s Health After Hours Care Mt. Pleasant is a pediatric outpatient clinic that falls under Shawn Jenkin’s Children’s Hospital at MUSC. During the day, we host a variety of pediatric subspecialists such as pediatric pulmonary, GI, endocrinology, and more. Additionally, we provide a walk‑in After Hours Care derived from our pediatric emergency department to serve the community during hours when most pediatricians are closed.

Clinic Schedule

Specialty clinics operate Monday‑Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. After Hours Care operates Monday‑Friday 3 pm—10 pm, and 12 pm—7 pm on weekends and holidays.

Entity & Employment Details

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub‑Type: Regular
Cost Center: CC000253 CHS - After Hours & Specialty Clinics - Mt Pleasant (Offsite)
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Pay Grade: Health‑21
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

CMA Job Summary / Purpose

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.

LPN Job Summary / Purpose

Responsible for quality patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice. Duties include rooming patients, taking vitals and health history, documenting in an electronic medical record, giving injections, and assisting with minor procedures.

CMA Minimum Training and Education

High‑school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred. Basic computer skills required. 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. Annual competencies must be maintained. The candidate must possess a considerable knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy; ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of complex therapeutic procedures; and ability to make accurate physical observations of patients. Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

LPN Minimum Training and Education

Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. One year of LPN experience preferred. 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.

CMA Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

Must be certified through the American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Health Career Association (NHA), or MedCA as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), 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.

LPN Required Licensure, Certifications, Registration

Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. 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.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climb stairs, work indoors, work outside in temperature extremes, work from elevated areas, work in confined/cramped spaces, perform from kneeling positions, bend at the waist, twist at the waist, squat and perform job functions, perform pinching operations, perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands, firm grasping with fingers and hands, fine manipulation with fingers and hands, reach overhead, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, fully use both legs, use lower extremities for balance and coordination, reach in all directions, lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted, lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. exert up to 50 lbs. of force, maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance, match or discriminate between colors, determine distance/relationship between objects (depth perception), good peripheral vision, maintain hearing acuity with correction, perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements, deal effectively with stressful situations, work rotating shifts, work overtime, work in a latex safe environment, maintain tactile sensory functions. *(Selected Positions)* Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. *(Selected Positions)* Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use.

Additional Job Description

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Equal Employment Opportunity 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 are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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