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MUSC Health · 2 hours ago

Certified Medical Assistant- University Internal Medicine Clinic

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

MUSC Health is a leading healthcare provider seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care in their University Internal Medicine Clinic. The role involves performing multi-skilled activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist in the examination and treatment of patients, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Certified Medical AssistantBasic Life Support (BLS)Medical terminologyHuman anatomyBasic computer skillsPatient care experienceEffective communication

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

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

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

Considerable knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

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)

Ability to perform job functions while standing

Ability to perform job functions while sitting

Ability to perform job functions while walking

Ability to climb stairs

Ability to work indoors

Ability to work outside in temperature extremes

Ability to work from elevated areas

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions

Ability to bend at the waist

Ability to twist at the waist

Ability to squat and perform job functions

Ability to perform 'pinching' operations

Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands

Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands

Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands

Ability to reach overhead

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders

Ability to fully use both legs

Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination

Ability to reach in all directions

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted

Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted

Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs

Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance

Ability to match or discriminate between colors

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception

Good peripheral vision capabilities

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction

Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements

Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations

Ability to work rotating shifts

Ability to work overtime as required

Ability to work in a latex safe environment

Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions

Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function

Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required

Preferred

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

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