Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) MUSC Urology - FT

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Wisconsin; In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient/family centered care and support to expeditiously manage health care needs. The role includes assisting clinicians, interviewing patients, taking vital signs, and proper documentation in the medical record.

The ideal candidate holds a medical assisting program credential and CEP/BLS certification, with preference for one year of patient care experience.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Certification through AMT or AAMA or NHA or MedCA as CCMA/CMA/NAHP/NCCT or equivalent.

Mansioni

• Provide patient/family centered care and act as partner and adviser.
• Assist medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedures; interview patients to obtain data and chief complaint; document findings for records; vital signs.
• Document all patient care in the medical record per policy; prioritize and document patient calls regarding medications and conditions.
• Perform telephone and in-person screenings; clean and stock examination rooms and supply areas.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Vital signs

Screening

Documentation

Formazione

Certified Medical Assistant credential (CCMA/CMA/NAHP/NCCT)

BLS certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description Summary

Provides patient/family centered care, acting as partner and adviser, assists and supports patients and families to optimally manage their health care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences. Applies critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment in order to expedite appropriate care and treatment, especially given that the patient may be present with complex problems or potentially life threatening conditions. Uses critical thinking in clinical problem-solving relative to the scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience. Assists medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedure to include interviewing/screening patients to obtain personal data and chief complaint, documentation for records, and vital signs. Performs telephone and in-person screenings. Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities; documents findings relevant to patients health care status or plan of care, documents accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures. Prioritizes and documents patient incoming phone calls, as assigned, regarding medications, medical conditions, and reviews with provider as needed for orders or changes. Cleans and stocks examination rooms and/or other supply areas. Documents all patient care delivered in the medical record according to the medical center policy.

Job Details

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005410 HOPD - Urology Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Additional Job Description

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

• 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), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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

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