PRN Certified Medical Assistant - Neurology, Neurosurgery & Plastic Surgery - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports the Neurology, Neurosurgery and Plastic Surgery team at MUSC Health East, a large outpatient clinic in Mt. Pleasant. Reporting to the Outpatient Clinic Manager and working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the CMA performs multi-skilled activities that support patient-centered care and desired patient outcomes. The role assists physicians with patient examinations and treatment, interviews patients, measures and records vital signs, updates medical records, and prepares examination rooms. The clinic team includes RNs, LPNs, CMAs and PCTs. The position offers a routine daytime schedule with no evenings, weekends or holidays, free on-site parking, tuition reimbursement, a clinical ladder and opportunities for cross-training across specialties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
Certification through AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA, NAHP or NCCT as a qualifying medical assistant or clinical medical assistant credential.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
For CMA II: six months of CMA/RMA experience.

Nice To Haves

For CMA I: one year of patient-care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure clinical and laboratory equipment is accurately calibrated, cleaned and maintained on schedule, documenting the work as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA.
Maintain and review patient records, charts and other pertinent information, communicate as appropriate, and document test and examination results.
Communicate the plan of care to patients and develop patient education materials as needed.
Maintain examination-room supplies and instruments and keep the patient-care environment clean according to OSHA, DHEC and UMA requirements.
Support timely patient flow and assist with appointment and referral scheduling based on urgency and availability.
Screen patients, provide appropriate patient education, and respond to and triage phone calls.
Observe, record and report patients’ physical and psychosocial conditions and reactions to medication and treatments to the physician.
Call in orders as directed by the physician and instruct patients regarding ordered treatments and medications.
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; instruct patients in collecting samples and performing tests; and administer prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.