Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Lowery's Primary Care

Medical University of South Carolina•Lowrys, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Building stronger communities through the care we provide. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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)
Records or inputs information to patients' medical record.
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.