Certified Medical Assistant- Okatie Oncology
About The Position
The Hollings Cancer Network extends far beyond our main campus in Charleston. This new Breast Care Clinic and Infusion Suite offers our breast oncology providers diverse opportunities to make an impact in this community. Whether you're passionate about community-based care or driven by research and education, our expanding network provides a range of positions to match your expertise and interests. By partnering with MUSC Health’s regional hospital network, local hospitals, and community physician groups across the state, we're bringing high-quality cancer care closer to patients while ensuring seamless access to the specialized resources only available at an NCI-designated cancer center. Here, you can shape the future of cancer care in a role that aligns with your passion and professional goals. The Certified Medical Assistant II 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. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program with six months of CMA/RMA experience required.
- Must be 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), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Responsibilities
- Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
