Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina•Summerville, SC

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 supports a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and assists physicians with patient examinations and treatment. Duties include interviewing patients; measuring and recording vital signs; entering information into medical records; preparing examination rooms; and supporting patient education, testing, procedures, and treatments. The position also maintains patient records and clinical equipment, keeps examination rooms supplied and clean, supports patient flow and appointment scheduling, responds to and triages calls, and monitors and distributes medications as directed. The role requires physical activity including standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, and work indoors in a latex-safe environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
Certification as a medical assistant or clinical medical assistant through one of the listed organizations: AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA, NAHP, or NCCT.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
Ability to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting; bend, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, use both hands and legs, perform fine-finger tasks, and perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
Ability to qualify physically for respirator use initially and as required; maintain corrected 20/40 vision and recognize objects both close and at a distance.
Ability to work in a latex-safe environment and indoors.
Frequently lift, lower, push, pull, or carry objects weighing approximately 50 pounds unassisted; exert up to 50 pounds of force; and lift 25 pounds from 36 inches to overhead.
One year of patient-care experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of patient-care experience.

Responsibilities

Calibrate, clean, and perform scheduled maintenance of clinical and laboratory equipment in accordance with OSHA, DHEC, and UMA requirements, documenting the work.
Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other relevant information; document test and examination results and communicate as appropriate.
Communicate the plan of care to patients and develop patient education materials when needed.
Maintain examination-room supplies, instruments, and cleanliness of the patient-care environment in accordance with OSHA, DHEC, and UMA requirements.
Maintain timely patient flow and assist with scheduling appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability.
Screen patients for relevant information and provide education appropriate to their diagnoses and treatment.
Observe, record, and report patients’ physical and psychosocial conditions and reactions to medications and treatments to the physician.
Respond to and triage phone calls and call in orders as directed by the physician.
Instruct patients regarding treatment and medication as ordered by the physician.
Monitor and distribute medications, including samples and controlled substances.
Triage patients and prepare them for physician examinations and procedures.
Assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments as needed.
Instruct patients in the collection of samples and performance of tests.
Administer prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.
Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record or enter information into patient medical records.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.