Certified Medical Assistant II - SMP Afterhours/Specialty Clinics (PRN)
About the role
MUSC Summey Medical Pavilion is a pediatric outpatient clinic that falls under the Shawn Jenkin’s Children’s Hospital at MUSC. During the day, we host a variety of pediatric subspecialists. In addition, we provide a walk-in After Hours Care, which is a direct extension of our pediatric emergency department to serve our community during the hours when most pediatricians are closed. The Afterhours/Specialty Clinic CMA and/or LPN reports to the Ambulatory Services Manager and performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) | Worker Type: Employee | Worker Sub-Type: PRN | Cost Center: CC000571 CHS - Ortho / Urgent Care - Children's Ambulatory Center (Offsite)
Responsibilities
- Assist in examination and treatment of pediatric patients under the direction of a physician
- Interview patients
- Measure vital signs (pulse rate, blood pressure, weight, and height)
- Record or input information to patients' medical records
- Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients
Requirements
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred; basic computer skills required
- Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider); annual competencies must be maintained
- Licensure/Registration: Must be certified through American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), MedCA as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
- Knowledge & Abilities: Considerable knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy; ability to understand and implement detailed instructions for therapeutic procedures; ability to make accurate physical observations; effective verbal and written communication
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Education: Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program; licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state; one year of LPN experience preferred
- Certifications: Current Basic Life