Certified Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - MUSCP

About the role

Join the team at MUSC Health East, a large outpatient clinic with over 20 different specialties located in Mt. Pleasant. This position is primarily based in the Internal Medicine Clinic, working alongside RNs, LPNs, CMAs, and PCTs to provide holistic healthcare to adult patients. Responsibilities include administering vaccinations, point-of-care testing, and coordinating care with other specialties.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a positive attitude and a passion for excellent patient care. Enjoy a routine daytime schedule with no evenings, weekends, or holidays, and free on-site parking.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate calibrations, cleaning, and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, DHEC, and UMA; tracked by documentation.
• Maintain and review patient records, charts, and pertinent information; communicate as appropriate and document test/exam results.
• Communicate the plan of care to patients, including developing patient education materials as necessary.
• Maintain exam room supplies, instruments, and cleanliness of the 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 medication, and treatments to physicians.
• 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 necessary.
• 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 through AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA, NAHP, or NCCT as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or equivalent.
• 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.

Skills

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• 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.
• Ability to 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.
• Maintain 20/40 corrected vision; see and recognize objects both close and at a distance.
• Work in a latex-safe environment and indoors.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Clinical ladder for career growth.
• Opportunities for cross-training in multiple specialties.

Pay

Hourly pay grade: Health-21.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
• Daytime schedule with no evenings, weekends, or holidays.