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MUSCP - Certified Medical Assistant - Clements Ferry (Hiring Immediately)
MUSC, Hanahan, South Carolina, United States, 29410
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Responsible for quality patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice. Duties to include rooming patients, taking vitals and health history, documenting in an electronic medical record, giving injections and assisting with minor procedures. Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005462 UMA AMB MULT Clements Ferry MOB Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift
Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensuresaccuratecalibrations, cleaning and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA; tracked by documentation.
Maintains and reviews patient records,chartsand any other pertinent information, communicating asappropriate. Document test and exam results. Communicates plan of care to thepatientincluding formal development of patient educationmaterialsas necessary.
Maintainsexam room supplies, instruments and cleanliness of patient care environment, as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA.
Maintainstimelyflow ofpatient,assistswith scheduling of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability. Screens patients forappropriate informationand provides patient education asappropriate fordiagnosis and treatment.
Observes, records andreportspatient's physical and psychosocial condition, reactions to medication and treatments to physician. Respondsto andtriagesphone calls. Call in orders appropriately as ordered by physician. Instructspatient, as ordered by the physician,regardingtreatment and/or medication. Responsible for monitoring and distribution of medication including samples and controlled substances.
Triages patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures.Assistswithexam,proceduresandtreatmentsas necessary. Instructs patients incollectionof samples and tests. Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.
Additional Job Description CMAIRequired Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent.Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
CMA Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:
Must be certified through American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), NationalHealthcareerAssociation (NHA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP), Medical Career Assessments (MedCA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification isrequired.
Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing,walkingand sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs,possessgood finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and asrequired. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objectsclose at handand at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50lbs(+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50lbsof force, lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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.
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 click here:
http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Responsible for quality patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice. Duties to include rooming patients, taking vitals and health history, documenting in an electronic medical record, giving injections and assisting with minor procedures. Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005462 UMA AMB MULT Clements Ferry MOB Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift
Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensuresaccuratecalibrations, cleaning and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA; tracked by documentation.
Maintains and reviews patient records,chartsand any other pertinent information, communicating asappropriate. Document test and exam results. Communicates plan of care to thepatientincluding formal development of patient educationmaterialsas necessary.
Maintainsexam room supplies, instruments and cleanliness of patient care environment, as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA.
Maintainstimelyflow ofpatient,assistswith scheduling of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability. Screens patients forappropriate informationand provides patient education asappropriate fordiagnosis and treatment.
Observes, records andreportspatient's physical and psychosocial condition, reactions to medication and treatments to physician. Respondsto andtriagesphone calls. Call in orders appropriately as ordered by physician. Instructspatient, as ordered by the physician,regardingtreatment and/or medication. Responsible for monitoring and distribution of medication including samples and controlled substances.
Triages patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures.Assistswithexam,proceduresandtreatmentsas necessary. Instructs patients incollectionof samples and tests. Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.
Additional Job Description CMAIRequired Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent.Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
CMA Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:
Must be certified through American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), NationalHealthcareerAssociation (NHA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP), Medical Career Assessments (MedCA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification isrequired.
Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing,walkingand sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs,possessgood finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and asrequired. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objectsclose at handand at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50lbs(+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50lbsof force, lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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.
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 click here:
http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees