Certified Medical Assistant-Float

C018 MUSC Community Physicians (MCP); United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule options

Certification incentive program

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Float to provide clinical and clerical support across ambulatory care offices including Primary Care and Specialty clinics. The CMA reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager and will measure vitals, interview patients, prepare exam rooms, and input records, working 40 hours weekly, with hourly pay.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited medical assisting program; one

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program is required.
• One year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record data in patients’ medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and assist clinicians.
• Perform basic clerical duties and input information into the system.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interview

Computer literacy

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assisting program

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Job Description Summary Certified Medical Assistant needed for ambulatory care clinics. CMA Float will be required to provide clinical and clerical support to various offices within the ambulatory care services. These offices include but are not limited to: Primary Care and Specialty clinics.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004921 MCP - Orangeburg Edisto Medical Services

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.

Additional Job Description Benefits

• 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

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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