MUSC
Certified Medical Assistant II- Cardiovascular Surgery, GI, and GI Surgery
MUSC, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29401
Job Description Summary
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required. This position supports three fast-paced, multi-specialty clinics located within the Ashley River Tower (ART): Gastrointestinal (GI) Medicine, GI Surgery, and Cardiovascular Surgery. This role involves providing patient-centered care for diverse populations, including those in General GI Medicine, Bariatric Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Hepatology, Lung and Heart Transplant, and Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. In addition, this position includes dedicated time in the GI Medicine clinic to independently perform FibroScan liver ultrasounds to support Hepatology patients and improve patient outcomes. These three clinics collectively see over 800 patients per week, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Cost Center CC000449 CHS - GI Surgery Bariatric Clinic (ART)
Pay Rate Type Hourly
Pay Grade Health-22
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Work Shift Job Description The Certified Medical Assistant 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. Minimum Education and Requirements: 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), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), 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 is required. Additional Job Description )* 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. xsgimln 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:
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required. This position supports three fast-paced, multi-specialty clinics located within the Ashley River Tower (ART): Gastrointestinal (GI) Medicine, GI Surgery, and Cardiovascular Surgery. This role involves providing patient-centered care for diverse populations, including those in General GI Medicine, Bariatric Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Hepatology, Lung and Heart Transplant, and Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. In addition, this position includes dedicated time in the GI Medicine clinic to independently perform FibroScan liver ultrasounds to support Hepatology patients and improve patient outcomes. These three clinics collectively see over 800 patients per week, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Cost Center CC000449 CHS - GI Surgery Bariatric Clinic (ART)
Pay Rate Type Hourly
Pay Grade Health-22
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Work Shift Job Description The Certified Medical Assistant 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. Minimum Education and Requirements: 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), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), 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 is required. Additional Job Description )* 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. xsgimln 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: