Certified Medical Assistant - Outpatient Care Specialist

Medical University of South Carolina; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Medical Assistant I reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager at MUSC Community Physicians in Elgin. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the CMA I performs multi-skilled activities to support patient-centered care and assist in examinations and treatments.

You will interview patients, measure vital signs, and input information into their medical records. Requirements include high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Certification through AMT or AAMA or NHA or NCCT as CCMA CMA NAHP NCCT.
• Current AHA BLS or Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment under physician direction.
• Interview patients and measure vital signs, and input data into the medical record.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Interview patients

Medical record input

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assisting program

AMT/AAMA/NHA/NCCT certification (CCMA/CMA/NAHP/NCCT)

BLS certification

Job description

The Certified Medical Assistant I reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager at MUSC Community Physicians in Elgin. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the CMA I performs multi-skilled activities to support patient-centered care and assist in examinations and treatments.

You will interview patients, measure vital signs, and input information into their medical records. Requirements include high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one