Certified Medical Assistant II - Children's After Hours and Specialties North Charleston

Medical University of South Carolina • North Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role performs multi-skilled activities supporting a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and helping achieve desired outcomes. The Medical Assistant assists with patient examinations and treatment under a physician’s direction, interviews patients, measures and records vital signs, enters information into medical records, and prepares examination rooms.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Six months of CMA/RMA experience.
• Certification through AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA, NAHP, or NCCT in an applicable medical assistant credential.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to patient care.
• Assist in examining and treating patients under a physician’s direction.
• Interview patients.
• Measure vital signs, including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Record or enter information into patients’ medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED