MUSC
Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiovascular Surgery
MUSC, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29409
Job Description Summary
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. Cardiology Clinic is a fast-paced multi-disciplinary clinic located at the Ashley River Tower (ART). Patient centered care team members working with cardiology, CT surgery, Vascular surgery and Transplant patients. We see about 600-700 patients a week so it’s busy, but fun. We have a great team dynamic and believe in working together to make the best patient experience possible.
Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Cost Center CC000306 CHS - Cardio Vascular Surgery Clinic (ART)
Pay Rate Type Hourly
Pay Grade Health-21
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. 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. LPN I Minimum Training and Education:
Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program. Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. LPN Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:
Current South Carolina LPN License or compact state license. 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:
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. Cardiology Clinic is a fast-paced multi-disciplinary clinic located at the Ashley River Tower (ART). Patient centered care team members working with cardiology, CT surgery, Vascular surgery and Transplant patients. We see about 600-700 patients a week so it’s busy, but fun. We have a great team dynamic and believe in working together to make the best patient experience possible.
Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Cost Center CC000306 CHS - Cardio Vascular Surgery Clinic (ART)
Pay Rate Type Hourly
Pay Grade Health-21
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. 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. LPN I Minimum Training and Education:
Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program. Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. LPN Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:
Current South Carolina LPN License or compact state license. 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: