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Medical University of South Carolina

Health sciences university in Charleston, SC

Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeJames Island, SC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required for the Certified Medical Assistant I path.
  • Certification through an accepted certifying organization, including American Medical Technologists, the American Association of Medical Assistants, the National Healthcareer Association, the National Association of Healthcare Professionals, Medical Career Assessments, or the National Center for Competency Testing, is required for the Certified Medical Assistant path.
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
  • Graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse program is required for the Licensed Practical Nurse I path.
  • An active South Carolina Licensed Practical Nurse license or compact-state license is required.
  • The employee must be able to perform the stated physical duties, including standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, reaching, using both hands and legs, repetitive upper-extremity motions, respirator qualification, maintaining corrected 20/40 vision, working indoors in a latex-safe environment, and lifting or exerting up to 50 pounds as specified.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate calibration, cleaning, and scheduled maintenance of clinical and laboratory equipment in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Health and Environmental Control, and UMA requirements, with documentation.
  • Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information, and document test and examination results.
  • Communicate the plan of care to patients and develop patient education materials as necessary.
  • Maintain examination-room supplies, instruments, and cleanliness of the patient-care environment.
  • Maintain timely patient flow and assist with scheduling appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability.
  • Screen patients, provide diagnosis- and treatment-related education, and communicate appropriately with patients and clinical staff.
  • Observe, record, and report patients' physical and psychosocial conditions and reactions to medications and treatments to the physician.
  • Respond to and triage telephone calls, call in orders as directed by the physician, and instruct patients regarding treatment or medication as ordered.
  • Monitor and distribute medications, including samples and controlled substances.
  • Triage patients and prepare them for physician examinations and procedures.
  • Assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments as necessary.
  • Instruct patients in the collection of samples and tests.
  • Administer prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.

Desired Qualifications

  • Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience is preferred.

About the Company

Medical University of South Carolina

Health sciences university in Charleston, SC

Medical University of South Carolina is a public academic health sciences university in Charleston, South Carolina. It offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees through six colleges in dental medicine, graduate studies, health professions, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy.

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