Certified Medical Assistant-Bluffon Oncology
Medical University of South Carolina•Bluffton, MN
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 Certified Medical Assistant assists with patient examinations and treatment under a physician’s direction, interviews patients, measures vital signs, records or enters information into medical records, and prepares treatment rooms for examinations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
- Six months of CMA/RMA experience.
- Certification through an accepted organization or credential: AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA CCMA, CMA, NAHP, or NCCT.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
Responsibilities
- Support patient-centered care and desired patient outcomes through multi-skilled activities.
- Assist with patient examinations and treatment under the direction of a physician.
- Interview patients.
- Measure vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
- Record or enter information into patients’ medical records.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
