Certified Medical Assistant - General/GI Surgery - MUSCP

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston, SC is looking for a Medical Assistant to provide quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vitals, and assisting with procedures under the supervision of a physician.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or equivalent and certification from recognized medical assisting bodies. Join us in making a real difference in our patients’ lives!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program preferred.
• Certification through relevant bodies such as AMT or AAMA required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality patient care and handling of medical records.
• Rooming patients, taking vitals and documenting in EMR.
• Assisting with minor procedures and administering prescribed treatments.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Vital signs monitoring

Basic Life Support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited medical assisting program

Job description

Job Description Summary

Join our dynamic team at MUSC Clements Ferry Medical Pavilion! Clements Ferry Medical Pavilion is a new state‑of‑the‑art outpatient multi‑specialty building where we foster a positive and collaborative environment dedicated to providing exceptional care to a diverse range of patients. Our team thrives on mutual support and respect, working together to make a real difference in our patients' lives. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to be part of a team that values professional growth and compassionate care, we’d love to have you with us!

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub‑Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005462 UMA AMB MULT Clements Ferry MOB

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

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.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate calibrations, cleaning and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA; tracked by documentation.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information, communicating as appropriate. Documents test and exam results. Communicates plan of care to the patient including formal development of patient education materials as necessary.
• Maintains exam room supplies, instruments and cleanliness of patient care environment, as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA.
• Maintains timely flow of patients, assists with scheduling of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability. Screens patients for appropriate information and provides patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment.
• Observes, records and reports patient's physical and psychosocial condition, reactions to medication and treatments to physician. Responds to and triages phone calls. Calls in orders appropriately as ordered by physician. Instructs patient, as ordered by the physician, regarding treatment and/or medication. Responsible for monitoring and distribution of medication including samples and controlled substances.
• Triages patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures. Assists with exam, procedures and treatments as necessary. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.

CMA I Required Minimum Training and Education

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

CMA Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

Must be certified through American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP), Medical Career Assessments (MedCA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

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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