Certified Medical Assistant OR Licensed Practical Nurse - Northwood Pediatrics - MUSCP

Job Description Summary Responsible for quality patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice. Duties to include rooming patients, taking vitals and health history, documenting in an electronic medical record, giving injections and assisting with minor procedures. Responsibilities 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 and develops patient education materials as necessary. Maintains exam room supplies, instruments and cleanliness of the patient care environment. Maintains timely flow of patients, 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 the 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. Monitors and distributes medication including samples and controlled substances. Triage patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures. Assists with exams, procedures and treatments as necessary. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician. CMA Requirements Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Must be certified through AMT, AAMA, NHA, NAHP, MedCA, NCCT or NAHP. Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. LPN Requirements Minimum Training and Education: Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Current South Carolina LPN License or compact state license. Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Physical Requirements Continuous requirements 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 lbs (+/‑) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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. E-Verify Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr