Certified Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse - Children's Health West Ashley - MUSCP

About the role

Join our dynamic team at MUSC Children’s Health- West Ashley, an MUSC physician office offering pediatric primary care. Our team thrives on working together to make a real difference in the lives of the patients and families that we serve. If you're passionate about pediatrics and eager to be part of a team that values professional growth and compassionate care, we’d love to have you with us!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice.
• Duties include rooming patients, taking vitals and health history, documenting in an electronic medical record, giving injections and assisting with minor procedures.
• 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.
• Documents 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