Certified Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - MUSCP

Job Description Summary Our MUSC Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal care team offers multiple specialties including Pediatrics, Total joint, Spine, Sports medicine, Trauma, Foot and ankle, Hand, PM&R, and pain management. Our team provides high-quality care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider. We room patients, obtain vital signs, document in an electronic medical record, prep clinics, answer patient phone calls, set up injections, and assist with minor procedures. The care team is trained across each specialty to work collaboratively and provide the best care for our patients. Responsibilities Responsible for quality patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider. Duties include rooming patients, taking vitals and health history, documenting in an electronic medical record, administering injections, and assisting with minor procedures. The CMA in the clinic reports to the Clinic Manager and performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach and achieve desired outcomes. Job Description Ensures accurate calibrations, cleaning and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA; tracked by documentation. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and any other pertinent information, communicating as appropriate. Documents test and exam results. Communicates plan of care to the patient including formal development of patient education materials as necessary. Maintains exam room supplies, instruments and cleanliness of patient care environment, as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA. Maintains timely flow of patient, assists with scheduling of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability. Screens patients for appropriate information and provides patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment. Observes, records and reports patient's physical and psychosocial condition, reactions to medication and treatments to physician. Responds to and triages phone calls. Calls in orders appropriately as ordered by physician. Instructs patient, as ordered by the physician, regarding treatment and/or medication. Responsible for monitoring and distribution of medication including samples and controlled substances. Triages patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures. Assists with exam, procedures and treatments as necessary. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician. Additional Job Description Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred. Must be certified through 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. Physical Requirements Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 pounds (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 pounds of force, lift from 36 inches to overhead 25 pounds. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. Equal Opportunity Employer The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr