Certified Medical Assistant- Oncology & Infusion Clinic (Tidelands)

Medical University of South Carolina•Murrells Inlet, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Certified Medical Assistant in an Oncology & Infusion Clinic. The role involves providing patient care within the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) as a regular employee. The position is hourly, with a scheduled weekly work of 40 hours, typically on a day shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
One year of patient care experience preferred.
American Medical Technologist (AMT) OR American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) OR National Health career Association (NHA) OR MedCA as a Certified Clinical & Administrative Medical Assistant (MA1) OR National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) OR National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent)
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent)
Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent)
Ability to twist at the waist (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions (Frequent)
Ability to perform "pinching" operations (Frequent)
Ability to reach overhead (Frequent)
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent)
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent)
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent)
Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs (Infrequent)
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent)
Ability to work rotating shifts (Frequent)
Ability to work overtime as required (Frequent)

Nice To Haves

One year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform job functions while standing (Continuous)
Perform job functions while sitting (Continuous)
Perform job functions while walking (Continuous)
Work indoors (Continuous)
Bend at the waist (Continuous)
Perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous)
Perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous)
Perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous)
Reach in all directions (Continuous)
Perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous)
Fully use both legs (Continuous)
Maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous)
See and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous)
Match or discriminate between colors (Continuous)
Determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous)
Maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous)
Perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous)
Deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous)
Work in a latex safe environment (Continuous)
Maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous)
Maintain good olfactory sensory function (Selected Positions) (Continuous)
Be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Selected Positions) (Continuous)