Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description Summary The Certified Medical Assistant II reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC004226 CHSCorp OH - Telemedicine Administration Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-22 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description The Certified Medical Assistant II reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Additional Job Description High school diploma or equivalent.  Completion of an accredited medical assistant program with six months of CMA/RMA experience required. 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), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Physical Requirements   Mobility & Posture   Standing: Continuous   Sitting: Continuous   Walking: Continuous   Climbing stairs: Infrequent   Working indoors: Continuous   Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent   Working from elevated areas: Frequent   Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent   Kneeling: Infrequent   Bending at the waist: Continuous   Twisting at the waist: Frequent   Squatting: Frequent   Manual Dexterity & Strength   Pinching operations: Frequent   Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous   Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous   Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous   Reaching overhead: Frequent   Reaching in all directions: Continuous   Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous   Full use of both legs: Continuous   Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent   Lifting & Force Requirements   Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent   Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent   Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent   Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent    Examples:   Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force   Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force   Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force   Vision & Sensory   Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous   Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous   Color discrimination: Continuous   Depth perception: Continuous   Peripheral vision: Continuous   Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous   Tactile sensory function: Continuous   Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous   Selected Positions:   Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous   Respirator   use qualification: Continuous   Work Environment & Conditions   Effective stress management: Continuous   Rotating shifts: Frequent   Overtime as required: Frequent   Latex-safe environment: Continuous   If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! 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 click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees