Certified Medical Assistant
Company: MUSC
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: November 7, 2024
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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 CenterCC001837 MCP - Lanc Palmetto Primary
CarePay 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.
(Continuous) (Selected Positions).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:
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