Certified Medical Assistant I

C018 MUSC Community Physicians (MCP); United States; Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) in Columbia, SC seeks a Certified Medical Assistant I to support outpatient care under RN supervision. You will interview patients, record vitals, assist with examinations, and prepare treatment rooms to maintain a patient-centered workflow.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited medical assisting program, and current certification (AMT/AAMA/NHA/MedCA as CCMA/CMA/NAHP/NCCT) plus BLS.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Interview patients and document information in the medical record.
• Measure vital signs (pulse, temperature, BP, weight, height) and assist with examinations.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Assist physicians with examination and treatment under supervision.

Connaissances

Patient care

Vital signs assessment

Interpersonal communication

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited medical assisting program

Description du poste

Job Description Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant I 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-centred 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.

Details

Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP). Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular. Cost Center CC005315. MCP - Columbia Urology Laurel St. Pay Rate Type Hourly. Pay Grade Health-21. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40. Work Shift.

Job Description

The Certified Medical Assistant I 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-centred 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.

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.

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