Job Description SummaryMUSC Community Physicians MCP is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.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.EntityMUSC Community Physicians MCPWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypePRNCost CenterCC004921 MCP - Orangeburg Edisto Medical ServicesPay Rate TypeHourlyPay GradeHealth-22Scheduled Weekly Hours19Work ShiftJob DescriptionThe Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. 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.Basic computer skills required. Annual competencies are required to be maintained. Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures and ability to make accurate physical observation of patients.Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Minimum Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent.Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.Required Licensure Certifications RegistrationsMust 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 or Certified Medical Assistant CMA or National Association for Health Professionals NAHP.Current Basic Life Support BLS required either a certification from an American Heart Association AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or AHA recognized equivalent or an American Red Cross CPRAED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.Additional Job DescriptionBenefitsHealth dental vision and life insuranceEmployer Sponsored Retirement PlanPaid time off and extended sick leavePaid Parental LeaveDisability insurance plan optionsContinuous professional and clinical trainingCompetitive payAnnual Merit IncreaseWellbeing resourcesTuition ReimbursementEmployee perks and discountsEmployee referral programFlexible schedule optionsCertification incentive programPhysical RequirementsAbility 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 confinedcramped 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 handswristselbows 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 liftlower objects 50 lbs. fromto floor fromto 36 inches unassisted. Infrequent Ability to lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequent Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Frequent Examples include To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force are needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force are required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 2040 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 distancerelationship 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 Selected Positions Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. Continuous Selected Positions Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required.If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with usThe 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 andor 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 httpwww.uscis.gove-verifyemployees