MUSCP - Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse - Nexton

Medical University of South Carolina

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About The Position

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE! MUSC Health is changing what's possible in health care through our ongoing mission to provide excellence in patient care, teaching, and research. MUSC is committed to a culture that fosters new ideas and values impact. We believe innovation can and should occur in clinical spaces as care teams meet patient needs. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Must be certified through American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP), Medical Career Assessments (MedCA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP).
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus available
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Participation in the federal E-Verify program

What This Job Offers

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