Certified Medical Assistant- Outpatient Float Pool

Medical University of South Carolina; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinic operations and a patient-centered care approach. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and physicians, you will perform multi-skilled tasks, assist in examinations and treatments, interview patients, record vital signs, and prepare examination rooms.

Required: high school diploma, completion of an accredited CMA program, and CMA/CCMA/NHA/NAHP certification, plus current BLS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited CMA program; CMA/CCMA/NHA/NAHP certification required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment under physician direction.
• Interview patients and measure vital signs such as pulse, temperature, BP, weight, and height.
• Record or input information into patients' medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interviewing

Medical record input

Multi-skilled tasks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CMA program completion

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000260 CHS - Ambulatory Resource Team (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

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

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assistant program with six months of CMA/RMA experience required. 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 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!

Equal 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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