Orthopedics CMA: Hands-On Patient Care Pro

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinics under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will perform multi-skilled tasks to aid in patient care, assist in examinations and treatments, and prepare treatment rooms for procedures.

You will interview patients, measure vital signs, document results in the electronic medical record, and communicate plans of care to patients under physician direction.

Qualifications

• Interacts with patients to measure and record vital signs and basic health information.
• Maintains patient records, charts and messages per HIPAA guidelines.
• Prepares exam rooms and supplies for physicians and clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and records health histories.
• Measures vital signs and documents results.
• Maintains and reviews patient records and test results.
• Screens patients, manages appointments and referrals.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Medical records

Education

High school diploma

Accredited medical assisting program

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinics under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will perform multi-skilled tasks to aid in patient care, assist in examinations and treatments, and prepare treatment rooms for procedures.

You will interview patients, measure vital signs, document results in the electronic medical record, and communicate plans of care to patients under physician direction.