Pediatrics CMA: Hands-on Patient Care & Room Prep

Medical University of South Carolina; Bluffton (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians in Bluffton, SC seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support a pediatric outpatient clinic. The CMA will interview patients, take vital signs, and document results under RN supervision and physician direction.

The position requires completion of an accredited medical assisting program with certification and BLS, with 40-hour work weeks and hourly compensation. Prior patient-care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Must be certified through AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA, NAHP or NCCT as a CMA/CCMA.
• Current BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross) required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs (pulse, temp, BP, height, weight).
• Record inputs to patients' medical records.
• Assist in examination and treatment under physician direction.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interaction

Medical records input

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assisting program

CMA/CCMA/NHA/NCCT certification

Job description

MUSC Community Physicians in Bluffton, SC seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support a pediatric outpatient clinic. The CMA will interview patients, take vital signs, and document results under RN supervision and physician direction.

The position requires completion of an accredited medical assisting program with certification and BLS, with 40-hour work weeks and hourly compensation. Prior patient-care experience is preferred.