Certified Medical Assistant II - SMP Afterhours/Specialty Clinics (PRN)
Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) | Worker Type: Employee (PRN) | Cost Center: CC000571 CHS - Ortho / Urgent Care - Children's Ambulatory Center (Offsite)
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. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
Responsibilities
- Assists in examination and treatment of pediatric patients under the direction of a physician
- Interviews patients
- Measures vital signs (pulse rate, blood pressure, weight, and height)
- Records or inputs information to patients' medical records
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
Requirements
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Education and Experience- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited medical assisting program
- One year of patient care experience preferred
- Basic computer skills required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required — American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider
- Must be certified through one of the following: American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Health career Association (NHA), MedCA as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
- Annual competencies are required to be maintained
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Education and Experience- Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program
- Licensed as an LPN within the