CMA- Beaufort/Bluffton Outpatient Clinic Float

Medical University of South Carolina•Bluffton, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This position requires reliable transportation for traveling throughout the Beaufort/Bluffton area. This role is ideal for adaptable, patient-focused professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy learning different specialties while making a meaningful impact on patient care. As a CMA Clinic Float, you’ll gain exposure to diverse clinic settings, expand your clinical skill set, and build strong relationships across care teams, while helping ensure consistent, high-quality patient care throughout our organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
One year of patient care experience preferred.
American Medical Technologists (AMT) certification OR American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) certification OR National Health career Association (NHA) MedCA as a Certified Clinical & Administrative Medical Assistant (MA1) OR National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) certification OR National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification.
Ability to perform job functions while standing.
Ability to perform job functions while sitting.
Ability to perform job functions while walking.
Ability to climb stairs.
Ability to work indoors.
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes.
Ability to work from elevated areas.
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
Ability to bend at the waist.
Ability to twist at the waist.
Ability to squat and perform job functions.
Ability to perform "pinching" operations.
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands.
Ability to reach overhead.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
Ability to fully use both legs.
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted.
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted.
Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs.
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.
Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
Good peripheral vision capabilities.
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to work in a latex safe environment.
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Nice To Haves

One year of patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
Supports multiple outpatient clinics across our ambulatory network, stepping in where help is needed most.
Travels throughout the Beaufort/Bluffton area to support various clinics.