Certified Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse - Nexton - MUSCP

Responsible for quality patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice at the Gastroenterology Clinic, part of a larger Multispecialty Clinic in Nexton, located in Summerville near Nexton Square. The clinic operates Monday-Friday with no weekend or holiday shifts and offers free onsite parking.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vitals and health history, and document in an electronic medical record.
• Administer injections and assist with minor procedures.
• Return patient messages and schedule procedures.
• Provide patient education and assist with formal development of patient education materials.
• 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.
• Document test and exam results and communicate the plan of care to the patient.
• Maintain exam room supplies, instruments, and cleanliness of the patient care environment per OSHA, DHEC, and UMA guidelines.
• Maintain timely flow of patients, assist with scheduling appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability.
• Screen patients for appropriate information and provide education as needed for diagnosis and treatment.
• Observe, record, and report patient’s physical and psychosocial condition, reactions to medication and treatments to the physician.
• 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 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; one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or equivalent through American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Health career Association (NHA), MedCA, National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Qualifications (LPN Alternative)

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program.
• Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing, walking, and sitting; 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 with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to be physically qualified for respirator use, initially and as required.
• Maintain 20/40 vision corrected; see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance.
• Work in a latex-safe environment and work indoors.
• Frequently 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.
• Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

Pay

Hourly pay rate within the Health-21 pay grade.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Monday-Friday, no weekend or holiday shifts.