Certified Medical Assistant - Neighbors Pediatrics (Hanahan)

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians in Charleston, SC, seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinics. You will interview patients, measure vital signs, and record data in medical records, while preparing rooms for exams and maintaining essential competencies.

Strong communication and computer skills are required for accurate documentation. Minimum education includes a high school diploma and an accredited medical assisting program; BLS certification is required, with additional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• BLS certification required; AMT/AAMA/NHA/NAHP/NCCT credentials preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and communicate clearly in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs during outpatient visits.
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure readiness for examinations.
• Input data into patients' medical records with accuracy.
• Maintain annual competencies and demonstrate effective written and verbal communication.
• Support clinicians in a fast paced outpatient setting.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interviews

Documentation

Computer skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Accredited medical assisting program

BLS certification

Tools

CCMA CMA NAHP NCCT

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005454 MCP - Neighbors Pediatrics West Ashley

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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

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.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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