CMA or LPN - Children's Specialty Clinic
MUSC Children’s Specialty Clinics located at Summey Medical Pavilion is a multi-specialty pediatric practice operating Monday through Friday from 8am until 5pm. Care Team Members provide direct patient care and assist with care coordination for a variety of patients of varying complexities. Joining our team offers the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of clinical experts and learn something new every day while caring for our pediatric population. The Children’s Specialties team is engaged, high-performing, and supportive.
About the role
The Certified Medical Assistant I reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record.
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited medical assisting program; one year of patient care experience preferred.
- Must be certified through the American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Health career Association (NHA), MedCA as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), 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 is required.
Schedule
Full-time, 40 scheduled weekly hours. Day shift, Monday through Friday from 8am until 5pm.
Pay
Hourly pay grade Health-21.