Certified Medical Assistant- Primary Care Hoffmeyer-2

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

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care in outpatient clinics. This role involves vital sign measurements, patient interviews, and assisting healthcare professionals with examinations. Candidates should have a high school diploma, certification, and a passion for helping others.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a CMA, CCMA, or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• 1 year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under physician's direction.
• Interview patients and record vital signs.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.

Skills

Vital Signs Measurement

Patient Interaction

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program

Job description

Job Description Summary

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001811 MCP - Hoffmeyer Primary Care

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

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), 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.

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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