Certified Medical Assistant PRN (MCP)

Medical University of South Carolina•Santee, CA

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 in support of a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and desired patient outcomes. Under a physician’s direction, the assistant supports patient examinations and treatment. Reporting to the Outpatient Clinic Manager, the Certified Medical Assistant interviews patients, measures and records vital signs, enters information into patient medical records, and prepares examination rooms. The role requires basic computer skills, maintenance of annual competencies, effective verbal and written communication, the ability to follow detailed instructions for therapeutic procedures, and accurate observation of patients. This is a PRN hourly employee position scheduled for 19 hours per week. The position is based at the MCP Orangeburg–Santee Urgent Care cost center. Physical requirements include a broad range of standing, sitting, walking, climbing, reaching, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing activities; sensory and motor capabilities; and the ability to handle stressful situations, work rotating shifts and overtime as required, work in a latex-safe environment, and qualify for respirator use.

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 certification: AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
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.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

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 in medical records.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Assist with examination and treatment of patients under a physician’s direction.
Maintain required annual competencies.
Follow detailed instructions when carrying out therapeutic procedures and make accurate physical observations of patients.