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MUSC Health · 3 weeks ago

Patient Care Tech or Certified Medical Assistant-University Internal Medicine

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

MUSC Health is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking Patient Care Technicians and Certified Medical Assistants to support patient care activities. The roles involve working directly under the supervision of registered nurses to ensure a patient-centered approach to care and achieving desired health outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes

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

Qualification

Certified Medical AssistantBasic Life Support (BLS)Patient care experienceMedical terminologyEffective communication

Required

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required

One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility, Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT or Paramedic certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic computer skills required

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

Annual competencies are required to be maintained

Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures

Ability to make accurate physical observation of patients

Failure to abide by MUHA policies are subject to disciplinary action, including termination

Employee must possess considerable knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy

Ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of complex therapeutic procedures

Ability to make accurate physical observation of patients

Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire

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)

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree or enrollment in a healthcare related program with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course at an accredited institution or equivalent training

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience

Benefits

Sign on bonus for external CMA candidates only

Company

MUSC Health

MUSC Health provides health-care services through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. It is a sub-organization of Medical University of South Carolina.

Founded in 1824

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

10001+ employees