CMA or LPN - Transplant & Nephrology Clinic

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for quality patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice. Duties include rooming patients, taking vitals and health history, documenting in an electronic medical record, giving injections, and assisting with minor procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred (for CMA)
Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state (for LPN)
One year of LPN experience preferred
Basic computer skills required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required (AHA or equivalent)
Must be certified through the American Medical Technologists (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) (for CMA)
Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state (for LPN)
Ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures
Ability to make accurate physical observation of patients
Considerable knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while walking (Continuous)
Ability to work indoors (Continuous)
Ability to bend at the waist (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous)
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous)
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous)
Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous)
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Selected Positions)