Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Medical University of South Carolina • Heath Springs, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

MUSC Health: Heath Springs Primary Care is a Primary Care Clinic with the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina. The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the 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. Other duties may include phlebotomy and front office coverage as needed. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two year's of relevant experience.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
• 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).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association is required before seeing patients.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Phlebotomy and front office coverage as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED