MUSCP Certified Medical Assistant Orthopedics MUSC Health West at Medical University of South Carolina

Job Description SummaryResponsible for quality patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice. Duties to include rooming patients taking vitals and health history documenting in an electronic medical record giving injections and assisting with minor procedures.EntityUniversity Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and FinancialsWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularCost CenterCC001992 UMA AMB MULT West Campus Multi Specialty CCPay Rate TypeHourlyPay GradeHealth-21Scheduled Weekly Hours40Work ShiftDay (United States of America)Job DescriptionEnsures accurate calibrations cleaning and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA DHEC and UMA; tracked by documentation.Maintains and reviews patient records charts and any other pertinent information communicating as appropriate. Document test and exam results. Communicates plan of care to the patient including formal development of patient education materials as necessary.Maintains exam room supplies instruments and cleanliness of patient care environment as required by OSHA DHEC and UMA.Maintains timely flow of patient assists with scheduling of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability. Screens patients for appropriate information and provides patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment.Observes records and reports patients physical and psychosocial condition reactions to medication and treatments to physician. Responds to and triages phone calls. Call in orders appropriately as ordered by physician. Instructs patient as ordered by the physician regarding treatment and/or medication. Responsible for monitoring and distribution of medication including samples and controlled substances.Triages patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures. Assists with exam procedures and treatments as necessary. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.Additional Job DescriptionCMA I Required Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.CMA Required Licensure Certifications Registrations: Must be certified through American Medical Technologist (AMT) American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) National Healthcareer Association (NHA) National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP) Medical Career Assessments (MedCA) National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.Physical Requirements:Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist kneel climb stairs reach in all directions fully use both hands and legs possess good finger dexterity perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift lower push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (/-) unassisted exert up to 50 lbs of force lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.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: Key Skills EMR Systems,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Athenahealth,Algebra,eClinicalWorks,Primary Care Experience,Phlebotomy,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Experience Administering Injections,Medical Terminology,Medication Administration Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1