Certified Medical Assistant

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Carolina is seeking a medical assistant to support patient care in a decentralized clinic environment. Key responsibilities include assisting in patient examinations, interviewing patients, and preparing treatment rooms. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and current BLS certification. This role is critical for ensuring quality patient outcomes and providing comprehensive support to healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Must be certified as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or similar certifications.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager.
• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under a physician's direction.
• Interviews patients and records measurements in their medical records.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examination.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs measurement

Medical record input

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited medical assisting program

Job description

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager.
• 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 (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information into patients' medical record.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Qualifications

• 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), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Health Career Association (NHA), 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.

EEO Statement

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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