Job Description Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) works under the guidance of the Clinic Office Coordinator to support daily clinical and administrative operations. This role includes rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting in the electronic health record, and assisting providers with patient care as needed. The CMA also supports clerical functions such as patient communications, scheduling, maintaining accurate records, coordinating referrals, completing prior authorizations, and performing other duties as assigned to ensure efficient clinic operations and continuity of care.

OB/GYN and Pediatric work history preferred.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005654 MCP - Orangeburg - GME Family Medicine Clinic Village Park

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

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.

Additional Job Description

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) or American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or National Health career Association (NHA) or 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.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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