Certified Medical Assistant

Job Summary Provides clinical support to physicians and nurses, as well as clerical support for new and existing patients for check‑in, registration, scheduling, and check‑out. Assists patients and visitors with questions and concerns. Key Information Employee type: Regular. Pay: Hourly. Scheduled weekly hours: 36. Work shift: Standard. Essential Functions Trains new hires on policy and procedures. Performs a lead role in the absence of management. Schedules appointments; greets, checks in and checks out all visitors and patients. Collects appropriate deposits and co‑pay amounts at registration and/or checkout. Escorts patients to examination rooms and completes patient pre‑assessment (vital signs). Provides first aid treatment (dressing changes, etc.) Prepares medication listing for physician and reviews listings at each visit to ensure accuracy. Contacts physician offices for charts and referrals and radiology centers for reports. Maintains patient charts; completes disability forms upon request and maintains HIPAA documents. Maintains proper inventory, removes expired medications and orders supplies. Maintains biohazard waste logs to ensure compliance with waste disposal. Performs other duties as assigned by Clinical Services Coordinator, Physician and/or Manager. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED and Medical Assistant Certification. Work Environment Primarily an office setting in a fast‑paced environment. Physical Requirements Primarily related to the essential functions of the job: sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk, and hear; must have close vision. May be exposed to blood, body fluids or tissue per the Blood Borne Pathogen Control Plan. Must be able to lift and carry up to 24 pounds occasionally. Mental Requirements Ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures or regulations; write reports, correspondence, manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees and medical staff. Ability to interpret verbal, nonverbal and written instructions. EEO 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr