Certified Medical Assistant-Certified I

MUSC Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Training opportunities

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Job summary

MUSC Health seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support outpatient care in Florence, SC. The CMA performs vital signs, assists in examinations, and records information in patient records, under physician direction.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, maintaining competencies, and communicating effectively. A high school diploma and accredited medical assisting program are required, with state-recognized certification preferred. BLS is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care preferred.
• AMT/AAMA/NHA/MedCA or CMA/CCMA or NAHP certification required.
• Current BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross is required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information in the medical record.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Maintains annual competencies and adheres to detailed medical instructions.
• Performs multi-skilled activities to support patient-centered care.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Medical assisting program

Tools

Certifications: CCMA CMA NAHP

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.

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
CC001808 MCP - Florence Womens Health
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-21
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
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
Additional Job Description

• 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
  

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