Medical University of South Carolina
Certified Medical Assistant II
Medical University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
Job Description Summary
The Certified Medical Assistant II 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.
Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type & Subtype Employee – Regular
Cost Center CC000874 COL - Mammography (DMC)
Pay Hourly – Pay Grade Health-22
Hours & Shift Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40; Work Shift:
Not specified – please contact hiring manager for details.
Minimum Training and Education High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations Must be certified through the American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), 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.
Physical Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working indoors/outside, from elevated areas, in confined spaces, and while kneeling. Ability to bend, twist, squat, reach overhead, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., use lower extremities for balance, and perform various fine and gross motor activities. Must maintain 20/40 vision, hearing acuity, and manage stressful situations. Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and in a latex-safe environment.
Additional Job Description High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assistant program with six months of CMA/RMA experience required. Must be certified through the American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), 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.
Equal Opportunity Employment 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.
Federal E-Verify Program Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees.
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Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type & Subtype Employee – Regular
Cost Center CC000874 COL - Mammography (DMC)
Pay Hourly – Pay Grade Health-22
Hours & Shift Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40; Work Shift:
Not specified – please contact hiring manager for details.
Minimum Training and Education High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations Must be certified through the American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), 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.
Physical Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working indoors/outside, from elevated areas, in confined spaces, and while kneeling. Ability to bend, twist, squat, reach overhead, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., use lower extremities for balance, and perform various fine and gross motor activities. Must maintain 20/40 vision, hearing acuity, and manage stressful situations. Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and in a latex-safe environment.
Additional Job Description High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assistant program with six months of CMA/RMA experience required. Must be certified through the American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), 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.
Equal Opportunity Employment 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.
Federal E-Verify Program Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees.
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