Certified Medical Assistant - Allergy - MUSCP

University Medical Associates (UMA) is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to outpatient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-skilled activities to assist in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height), and record/input information into patient medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Ensure accurate calibration, cleaning, and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, DHEC, and UMA; track via documentation.
• Maintain and review patient records, charts, and pertinent information; communicate findings as appropriate.
• Document test and exam results; communicate plan of care to patients, including developing patient education materials as needed.
• Maintain exam room supplies, instruments, and cleanliness of patient care environment per OSHA, DHEC, and UMA guidelines.
• Manage timely patient flow, assist with scheduling appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability.
• Screen patients for appropriate information and provide education related to diagnosis and treatment.
• Observe, record, and report patients’ physical and psychosocial conditions, reactions to medications, and treatments to the physician.
• Respond to and triage phone calls; call in orders as directed by the physician.
• Instruct patients regarding treatment and/or medication as ordered by the physician.
• Monitor and distribute medication, including samples and controlled substances.
• Triage patients and prepare them for physician exams and procedures; assist with exams, procedures, and treatments as needed.
• Instruct patients in the collection of samples and tests; administer prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• Certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or equivalent through AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA, NAHP, or NCCT.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Qualifications

CMA I: One (1) year of patient care experience preferred.

CMA II: Six (6) months of CMA/RMA experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing, walking, and sitting; ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, and reach in all directions.
• Full use of both hands and legs, good finger dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
• Ability to qualify physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
• Maintain 20/40 corrected vision; see and recognize objects at close and far distances.
• Work in a latex-safe and indoor environment.
• Frequently lift, lower, push, pull, and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs unassisted; exert up to 50 lbs of force; lift from 36” to overhead up to 25 lbs.
• Infrequent work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

Pay

Hourly pay grade: Health-21.

Schedule

40 scheduled weekly hours.