CMA or LPN- Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
About The Position
The MUSC Cardiology Clinic is a fast-paced multi-disciplinary clinic located at the Ashley River Tower (ART) in downtown Charleston on the peninsula. Patient centered care team members that believe in working together to make the best patient experience possible. We pride ourselves on a strong team dynamic and a shared commitment to providing the best possible patient experience through teamwork, communication, and compassionate care. Why Join Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic? ✨ Skill growth across specialties (cardiology, CT surgery, Vascular surgery and Transplant patients) ✨ Our Clinic environment is busy, energetic, and rewarding ✨ Our team maintains a positive and supportive work culture ✨ Meaningful impact where patients need you most The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
- American Medical Technologist (AMT) OR American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) OR National Health career Association (NHA) MedCA as a Certified Clinical & Administrative Medical Assistant (MA1) OR National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
- Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program.
- Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.
- Current South Carolina LPN License or compact state license.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Nice To Haves
- one year of patient care experience preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
