Certified Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a certified Clinical Medical Assistant in Charleston, SC. Responsibilities include supporting patient care activities, assisting with examinations and treatments, and preparing treatment rooms. Applicants must have a high school diploma and completion of a medical assisting program. Certification as a CCMA or CMA, along with current BLS certification, is required for this role. This opportunity ensures the delivery of quality care in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or similar.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Outpatient Clinic Manager.
• Assist in patient examination and treatment.
• Interview patients and measure vital signs.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examination.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an 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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