CMA or LPN - Children's Specialty Clinic

Medical University of South Carolina; North Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Certified Medical Assistant I to support outpatient pediatric clinics. Under RN supervision, you will perform direct patient care, measure vitals, interview patients, document in medical records, and prepare examination rooms.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, coordinating care, and maintaining smooth clinic operations in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program preferred.
• Current certification through AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA, NCCT or CMA/CCMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs multi-skilled patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Interviews patients, measures vitals, records information in medical records.
• Prepares treatment rooms and assists with examinations and procedures.
• Maintains patient flow and assists with care coordination.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Clinical interviewing

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assisting program certificate

AMT/CMA/NCCT certifications

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC Children’s Specialty Clinics located at Summey Medical Pavilion is a multi-specialty pediatric practice operating Monday through Friday from 8am until 5pm. Care Team Members provide direct patient care and assist with care coordination for a variety of patients of varying complexities. Joining our team will present you with an opportunity to collaborate with a variety of clinical experts and to learn something new every day while caring for our very special pediatric population! The Children’s Specialties team is engaged, high-performing, and supportive.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000680 CHS - Specialty Centers 2nd - Children's Ambulatory Center (Offsite)

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 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.

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!

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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