MUSCP - Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology - Clements Ferry

MUSCP - Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology - Clements Ferry

Charleston, South Carolina

MUSCP - Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology - Clements Ferry

Job Description Summary

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE! Are you passionate about patient care? Love learning about new things? Then come grow with us at our new MUSC Clements Ferry Pavilion! We are seeking a motivated and skilled CMA to join the Cardiology team. Located at the Clements Ferry Pavilion, the team members (RNs, LPNs, and Medical Assistants) work alongside cardiology providers to care for their patients. While this position is primarily based in the cardiology area, there are opportunities to cross-train for other specialties. Duties to include rooming patients, taking vitals and health history, documenting in an electronic medical record, returning patient messages, giving injections, and assisting with minor procedures. Experience in Cardiology and Stress Testing preferred. We work in a fast-paced environment, but we also know how to have fun on the job. Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday through Friday. No weekends or holidays and free on-site parking. Come join this wonderful team! Responsible for quality patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice. Duties to include rooming patients, taking vitals and health history, documenting in an electronic medical record, giving injections, and assisting with minor procedures.

Entity: University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC005462 UMA AMB MULT Clements Ferry MOB

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Grade: Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Job Description

• Ensures accurate calibrations, cleaning, and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, DHEC, and UMA; tracked by documentation.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and any other pertinent information, communicating as appropriate. Document test and exam results. Communicates plan of care to the patient including formal development of patient education materials as necessary.
• Maintains exam room supplies, instruments, and cleanliness of patient care environment, as required by OSHA, DHEC, and UMA.
• Maintains timely flow of patient, assists with scheduling of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability. Screens patients for appropriate information and provides patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment.
• Observes, records, and reports patient's physical and psychosocial condition, reactions to medication and treatments to physician. Responds to and triages phone calls. Call in orders appropriately as ordered by physician. Instructs patient, as ordered by the physician, regarding treatment and/or medication. Responsible for monitoring and distribution of medication including samples and controlled substances.
• Triages patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures. Assists with exam, procedures, and treatments as necessary. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.

Additional Job Description

CMA I Required Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.

CMA Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Must be certified through American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP), Medical Career Assessments (MedCA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), 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 Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment, and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push, and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

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.