Certified Medical Assistant - Women's Health Clinic
Medical University of South Carolina
- Location
- Onsite (MUSC Women's Health at Lancaster Medical Center, California)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care in its Lancaster Women's Health Clinic. The role involves clinical tasks such as measuring vital signs, assisting physicians, and maintaining medical records within a patient-centered outpatient setting.
Skills
Full job details
Job Description Summary
Come join our fast growing Women's Health Clinic in Lancaster, South CarolinaEntity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC001748 MCRC - Lancaster Womens HealthPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-21Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Job Description
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. Other duties may include phlebotomy and front office coverage as needed.
Additional Job Description
Education: High school diploma or GED is required.
Licenses/Certification: Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred. Must be certified through the American Medical Technologist (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). Basic Life Support (BLS)with the American HEart Association is required before seeing patients.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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.
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