Certified Medical Assistant - Lancaster Pediatrics

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for their pediatric team in Lancaster. The role involves supporting patient care with tasks such as measuring vital signs and assisting in patient treatment, requiring a high school diploma and certification. This position offers a collaborative work environment within a respected institution.

Qualifications

• Certification through AMT, AAMA, NHA, or MedCA is required.
• Current BLS certification from AHA is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under a physician's direction.
• Records or inputs patient information into medical records.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Record Keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program

Job description

Job Description Summary

Come join our fast growing pediatric team.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001744 MCRC - Lancaster Pediatric

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

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.

Additional Job Description

Education: High school diploma or GED is required. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program is required.

Certification/Licensure: 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), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

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.

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