Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse- Dermatology Clinic

About the role

The entity is Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) and this position is located at the CHS - Dermatology (RT) cost center. The job summary/purpose is to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The responsibilities include performing multi-skilled activities such as rooming patients, taking vitals, documenting in an electronic medical record, giving injections, and assisting with minor procedures.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients
• Taking vitals and health history
• Documenting in an electronic medical record
• Giving injections
• Assisting with minor procedures

Requirements

• CMA: High school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred. Basic computer skills required. AMT, AAMA, NHA, or NAHP certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).
• LPN: Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. AMT, AAMA, NHA, or NAHP certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).

Qualifications

• CMA: High school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred. Basic computer skills required. AMT, AAMA, NHA, or NAHP certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).
• LPN: Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. AMT, AAMA, NHA, or NAHP certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).

Skills

• Basic medical terminology
• Human anatomy
• Therapeutic procedures
• Effective communication

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Hourly pay grade Health-24.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, Day shift.