Certified Medical Assistant-Blythewood

About the role

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. The Certified Medical Assistant I reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients
• Measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height)
• Record or input information into patients’ medical records
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred
• Certification through the American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Health Career Association (NHA), MedCA, National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification