Certified Medical Assistant (MCP)

Medical University of South Carolina•Santee, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP), an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina, provides healthcare to patients in its rural health network throughout South Carolina. The Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities supporting a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and helps achieve desired patient outcomes. Under the direction of a physician, the assistant supports patient examinations and treatment. The role reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager and includes interviewing patients, measuring and recording vital signs, entering information into medical records, and preparing treatment rooms. Basic computer skills are required, along with maintaining annual competencies and the ability to follow detailed instructions, observe patients accurately, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing. The position is associated with MCP – Orangeburg – Santee Urgent Care and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. The role requires physical abilities including standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying, and performing frequent fine and gross motor tasks. The employee must be able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required and meet the listed sensory and respirator-use requirements.

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) certification from the American Heart Association or a recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider certification.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to understand and implement detailed instructions for therapeutic procedures and make accurate physical observations of patients.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Ability to meet the physical, sensory, and respirator-use requirements described in the posting, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Interview patients.
Measure vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
Record or enter patient information into medical records.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Assist with examination and treatment of patients under a physician’s direction.
Support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and desired patient outcomes.
Maintain required annual competencies.