Certified Medical Assistant

Medical University of South Carolina • Orangeburg, SC

41d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable member (LPN) to join our Wagener Mobile Health Unit. This role provides a balance of clinical support, clerical duties, and operational maintenance in a dynamic, community-based healthcare setting. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, mobile care environment.

The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. 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.

Basic computer skills required. Annual competencies are required to be maintained. Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures and ability to make accurate physical observation of patients. Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program
• Six months of CMA/RMA experience required
• 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), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification

Nice To Haves

• One year of patient care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients
• Measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height)
• Records or inputs information to patients' medical record
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
• Maintains annual competencies
• Understands and implements a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures
• Makes accurate physical observation of patients
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED