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Certified Medical Assistant (MCP)

Quick overview

The Certified Medical Assistant supports a decentralized, patient-centered approach by performing multi-skilled activities, including assisting in patient examination and treatment under physician direction. Key duties involve interviewing patients, accurately measuring and recording vital signs, and preparing treatment rooms.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with completion of an accredited medical assisting program, though one year of patient care experience is preferred. Candidates must maintain current certification from AMT, AAMA, NHA, or MedCA, and possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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Job description

Job Description

Summary MUSC 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. Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001861 MCP - Columbia NE Neurosurg Gatewy Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-22 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description
The 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 Description

Benefits: ·Health, dental, vision, and life insurance ·Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan ·Paid time off and extended sick leave ·Paid Parental Leave ·Disability insurance plan options ·Continuous professional and clinical training ·Competitive pay ·Annual Merit Increase ·Wellbeing resources ·Tuition Reimbursement ·Employee perks and discounts ·Employee referral program ·Flexible schedule options ·Certification incentive program Physical Requirements

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Competitive Pay
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Perks And Discounts
Flexible Schedule Options
Extended Sick Leave
Annual Merit Increase
Wellbeing Resources
Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
Continuous Professional And Clinical Training
Certification Incentive Program

*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: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.

Certified Medical Assistant (MCP)

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