Certified Medical Assistant - Summerville Pediatrics - MUSCP

About the role

The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports a decentralized, patient‑centered approach to care, assisting in examinations and treatments under a physician’s direction. Duties include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height), recording information in medical records, and preparing treatment rooms. Bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate calibration, cleaning, and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment per OSHA, DHEC, and UMA requirements, with documentation.
• Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information, communicating as appropriate.
• Document test and exam results.
• Communicate the plan of care to patients and develop patient education materials as needed.
• Maintain exam‑room supplies, instruments, and cleanliness of the patient‑care environment per regulatory standards.
• Facilitate timely patient flow, assist with scheduling appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability.
• Screen patients for relevant information and provide education appropriate to diagnosis and treatment.
• Observe, record, and report patients’ physical and psychosocial conditions, medication reactions, and treatment responses to the physician.
• Respond to and triage phone calls; place orders as directed by the physician.
• Instruct patients, as ordered by the physician, regarding treatment and medication.
• Monitor and distribute medication, including samples and controlled substances.
• Triages patients and prepares 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.
• One (1) year of patient‑care experience preferred.
• Certification through AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA, NAHP, or NCCT as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), etc.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous ability to stand, walk, and sit; 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.
• Qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
• Maintain corrected 20/40 vision; ability to see and recognize objects at close and distant ranges.
• Work in a latex‑safe indoor environment.
• Frequently lift, lower, push, pull, or carry objects weighing approximately 50 lb unassisted; exert up to 50 lb of force; lift from 36 in. to overhead 25 lb.
• Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined or cramped spaces.

Pay

Hourly pay; Pay Grade Health‑21.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Day shift.