Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Johns Island MUSC Maybank Primary Care - MUSCP

Responsibilities

• Ensures 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 patient's 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.
• Traits patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures.
• Aids in exam, procedures and treatments as necessary.
• Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.

Requirements

• CMA I: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
• CMA II: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assistant program with six (6) months of CMA/RMA experience required.
• LPN I: Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program. Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.
• LPN II: Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with six (6) months of patient care experience required. Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.

Qualifications

• CMA I & II: Must be certified through 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), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• LPN I & II: Current South Carolina LPN License or compact state license. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with electronic medical record systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule.

Pay

Hourly rate: $15 - $20 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.