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Medical University of South Carolina

Certified Medical Assistant -Chapin (MCP)

Medical University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, United States, 29204

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Certified Medical Assistant -Chapin (MCP)

Columbia, South Carolina 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. 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) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer sponsored retirement plan, paid time off and extended sick leave, paid parental leave, disability insurance plan options, continuous professional and clinical training, competitive pay, annual merit increase, wellbeing resources, tuition reimbursement, employee perks and discounts, employee referral program, flexible schedule options, and certification incentive program. Physical requirements include ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, and climbing stairs; ability to work in confined/cramped spaces; ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands; ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted; ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes; ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance; ability to match or discriminate between colors; ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception; ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction; ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements; ability to deal effectively with stressful situations; ability to work rotating shifts; ability to work overtime as required; ability to work in a latex safe environment; ability to maintain tactile sensory functions; ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function; ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. The Medical University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity employer.