Certified Medical Assistant-Primary Care Carolina Ave

MUSC Health; Orangeburg (SC); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MUSC Community Physicians is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant I to support outpatient care under the supervision of a nurse and physician. You will interview patients, take vital signs, document in the medical record, and assist in examinations in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, maintaining basic computer records, and following detailed instructions for therapeutic procedures. Strong communication and basic clinical skills are required.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Must be certified through AMT/AAMA/NHA/MedCA as CCMA/CMA/NAHP/NCCT. Current BLS required (AHA or Red Cross).

Responsabilidades

• Interviews patients, records vital signs (pulse, temp, BP, weight, height).
• Assists examinations and treatments under physician direction.
• Prepares treatment rooms and maintains basic computer documentation.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.

Conocimientos

Vital signs

Patient interviews

Medical records

Effective communication

Educación

High school diploma

Accredited medical assisting program

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Summary

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.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004917 MCP - Orangeburg Primary Care Edisto

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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-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. 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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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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