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.

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 with 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

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Work shift: Day (Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm)

Pay

• Pay rate type: Hourly
• Pay grade: Health-21