Certified Medical Assistant I or II- Ambulatory Float Pool

Overview The Ambulatory Resource Team is the float pool for the ambulatory clinics within the Charleston division of MUSC. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will be oriented to the adult primary care offices and specialty clinics. Specialty clinics can include, but are not limited to, women’s health, cardiology, urology, ENT, endocrinology, dermatology, oncology, orthopedics, transplant, pulmonology, rheumatology, and GI. Pediatric offices include, but are not limited to, primary care, cardiology, urology, ENT, endocrinology, dermatology, oncology, orthopedics, transplant, pulmonology, rheumatology, and GI. Responsibilities The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager and directly under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports a decentralized patient-centered approach to care by performing multi-skilled activities including: Assisting in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction Interviewing patients and measuring vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height) Recording or inputting patient information into the medical record Preparing treatment rooms for patient examinations Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent, with completion of an accredited medical assisting program and at least 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), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Physical and Mental Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing (continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting (continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking (continuous) Ability to climb stairs (infrequent) Ability to work indoors (continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas (frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist (continuous) Ability to twist at the waist (frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions (frequent) Ability to perform “pinching” operations (frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (continuous) Ability to reach overhead (frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (continuous) Ability to fully use both legs (continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (frequent) Ability to reach in all directions (continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (infrequent) Ability to lift from 36’ to overhead 25 lbs. (infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors (continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities (continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts (frequent) Ability to work overtime as required (frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment (continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (selected positions, continuous) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use (selected positions, continuous) 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. Verification 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