Certified Medical Assistant
Company: MUSC
Location: West Columbia
Posted on: February 5, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description SummaryMUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an
entity within the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) that
provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network
throughout the state of South Carolina.
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.EntityMUSC
Community Physicians (MCP)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker
Sub-Type---RegularCost CenterCC005010 MCP - Columbia MUSC
Pulmonology - Laurel StPay Rate TypeHourlyPay
GradeHealth-20Scheduled Weekly Hours40Work ShiftJob DescriptionThe
Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic
Manager. 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.Basic computer skills
required. Annual competencies are required to be maintained.
Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed
instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures and ability
to make accurate physical observation of patients. -Must
communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. -Minimum
Education and Experience: -High school diploma or equivalent.
-Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one
year of patient care experience preferred. -Required Licensure,
Certifications, Registrations: -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) or
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or National Association for
Health Professionals (NAHP).Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
required, either a certification from an American Heart Association
(AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent)
or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and
Healthcare Provider.Additional Job DescriptionBenefits:
Physical Requirements: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 climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability
to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in
temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated
areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling
positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and
perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching"
operations. (Frequent) 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 overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions
with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to
fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities
for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all
directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs.
from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to
lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up
to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100
lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of
force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required
from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force are needed to push
a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force are
required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability
to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
(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 rotating shifts.
(Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability
to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to
maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected
Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
(Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified
physically for respirator use, initially and as required.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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in
the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment
authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information
about the E-Verify program, please click here:
Keywords: MUSC, Rock Hill , Certified Medical Assistant, Other , West Columbia, South Carolina
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