Certified Medical Assistant (MCP)

Medical University of South Carolina•Florence, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP), an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina, provides healthcare to patients across South Carolina’s rural health network. The Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities supporting patient-centered care and desired patient outcomes, and assists with patient examinations and treatment under a physician’s direction. Reporting to the Outpatient Clinic Manager, the Certified Medical Assistant interviews patients, measures and records vital signs, enters information into patient medical records, and prepares examination rooms. The role requires basic computer skills, maintaining annual competencies, following detailed instructions for therapeutic procedures, making accurate physical observations, and communicating effectively verbally and in writing. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and certification as specified below. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program and one year of patient care experience are preferred. The role includes extensive physical activities and the ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification through AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA, or NAHP as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), as applicable.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS): AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to understand and implement detailed instructions for therapeutic procedures and make accurate physical observations of patients.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and to work in a latex-safe environment.
Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Ability to be physically qualified for respirator use, initially and as required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
One year of patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Interview patients.
Measure vital signs, including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
Record or enter patient information into medical records.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Assist with patient examination and treatment under the direction of a physician.
Maintain annual competencies.
Follow detailed instructions when performing therapeutic procedures.
Make accurate physical observations of patients.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.