MUSCP - Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse - East Cooper Women's Health

Medical University of South Carolina

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About The Position

Responsible for quality patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice. Duties to include rooming patients, taking vitals and health history, documenting in an electronic medical record, giving injections and assisting with minor procedures. Ensures accurate calibrations, cleaning and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA; tracked by documentation. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and any other pertinent information, communicating as appropriate. Document test and exam results. Communicates plan of care to the patient including formal development of patient education materials as necessary. Maintains exam room supplies, instruments and cleanliness of patient care environment, as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA. Maintains timely flow of patient, assists with scheduling of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability. Screens patients for appropriate information and provides patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment. Observes, records and reports patient's physical and psychosocial condition, reactions to medication and treatments to physician. Responds to and triages phone calls. Call in orders appropriately as ordered by physician. Instructs patient, as ordered by the physician, regarding treatment and/or medication. Responsible for monitoring and distribution of medication including samples and controlled substances. Triages patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures. Assists with exam, procedures and treatments as necessary. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• One year of patient care experience preferred.
• Certification through AMT, AAMA, NHA, NAHP, MedCA, NCCT, or NAHP.
• Current AHA BLS certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program for LPN.
• Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and taking vitals and health history.
• Documenting in an electronic medical record.
• Giving injections and assisting with minor procedures.
• Ensuring accurate calibrations, cleaning and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment.
• Maintaining and reviewing patient records and charts.
• Documenting test and exam results.
• Communicating plan of care to the patient.
• Maintaining exam room supplies and cleanliness.
• Assisting with scheduling of appointments and referrals.
• Screening patients for appropriate information.
• Observing, recording and reporting patient's condition.
• Responding to and triaging phone calls.
• Calling in orders as ordered by physician.
• Instructing patients regarding treatment and/or medication.
• Monitoring and distributing medication including samples and controlled substances.
• Preparing patients for physician exams and procedures.
• Assisting with exams, procedures and treatments.
• Instructing patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Administering prescribed treatments and tests.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees