Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiovascular Surgery

MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina) • Charleston, SC

67d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 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.

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), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees