Certified Medical Assistant for Pediatric Primary Care

C018 MUSC Community Physicians (MCP); Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) in Bluffton, SC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support outpatient care. Under RN supervision, you will perform multi-skilled activities to assist in examinations, take vital signs, and document in the patient record.

You will work with physicians to ensure efficient patient flow, prepare examination rooms, and contribute to a patient-centered care approach. A CMA certification or eligible credentials, a completed accredited program, and BLS are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Certification through AMT/AAMA/NHA/MedCA as CMA/CCMA/NAHP/NCCT is required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program with six months CMA/RMA experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height) and record information in the medical record.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assisting program

CMA/RMA certification or CMA/CCMA/NAHP/NCCT eligibility

6 months CMA/RMA experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. 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. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. 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.

Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005632 MCP - Bluffton MOB Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-22 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description

The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. 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. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. 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.

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.


• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.


• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program with six months of CMA/RMA experience required.

EEO / Diversity 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. 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

Additional Information

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