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 - 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