CMA or LPN- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Medical University of South Carolina • North Charleston, SC

104d • Onsite

About The Position

Full-time CMA or LPN for growing Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery clinic position. The CMA or LPN will report to the Ambulatory Services Manager and excel at multi-tasking, efficiency, teamwork and collaboration. This position is responsible for assisting in examination and treatment of Pediatric Orthopedic surgery patients, use of EMR, and preparing patient for provider visit. Come join a growing practice that is changing what's possible in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at MUSC!

MUSC Summey Medical Pavilion is a pediatric outpatient clinic that falls under the Shawn Jenkin’s Children’s Hospital at MUSC. During the day, we host a variety of pediatric subspecialists. In addition to that, we provide a walk-in After Hours Care, which is a direct extension of our pediatric emergency department to serve our community during the hours when most pediatricians are closed.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with six months of patient care experience required.
• Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.
• A current CPR card is required; either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to patient centered care philosophy as evidenced by effective communications skills, professional demeanor, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability and motivation to articulate and support departmental philosophy of excellent guest relations.
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be computer literate.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Orthopedic experience also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in examination and treatment of Pediatric Orthopedic surgery patients
• Use of EMR
• Preparing patient for provider visit
• Perform multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
• Assists in examination and treatment of pediatric orthopedic surgery patients under the direction of a physician
• Interviews patients
• Measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, blood pressure, weight, and height)
• Records or inputs information to patients' medical records
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients

Benefits

• The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
• Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree