CMA or LPN - Children's Specialty Clinic

MUSC Children's Health; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina's MUSC Children's Health seeks a Certified Medical Assistant I to support outpatient clinic operations at Summey Medical Pavilion. You will assist in examinations, take vital signs, and prepare treatment rooms to support a patient-centered approach.

Under RN supervision, you will document in the medical record, coordinate care, and help ensure efficient clinic flow. A high school diploma, completion of a medical assisting program, and BLS are required or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Certification through AMT/AAMA/NHA/MedCA as CCMA/CMA/NAHP/NCCT.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification or Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information in the medical record.
• Prepares treatment rooms and supports a decentralized patient-centered approach to care.
• Under supervision, collaborates with care team to ensure efficient clinic flow.

Skills

Patient interaction

Direct patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assisting program

Tools

AMT/AAMA/NHA/MedCA certification

BLS certification

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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