MUSCP - Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant - Health West Medical Pavillion
MUSCP - Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant - Health West Medical Pavillion
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SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!Are you passionate about patient care Love learning about new things Then come grow with us at MUSC Health West Ashley! We are seeking a motivated and skilled LPN/CMA to join the Specialty Clinics team.
Located at the MUSC Citadel Mall building in West Ashley it is one team that serves multiple specialties throughout the week such as Cardiology Endocrinology GI Nephrology and Neurology. The team members (RNs LPNs and Medical Assistants) work alongside the providers of each specialty to care for their patients. This position is primarily based in the Cardiology area of the Specialty Clinics at MUSC Health West with the opportunity to crosstrain for all 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. We work in a fastpaced 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 onsite 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.
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University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and FinancialsWorker Type
EmployeeWorker SubType
RegularCost Center
CC001992 UMA AMB MULT West Campus Multi Specialty CCPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health24Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Provides patient/family centered care acting as partner and adviser assists and supports patients and families to optimally manage their health care respecting their culture and values individual needs health goals and treatment preferences. Applies critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment in order to expedite appropriate care and treatment especially given that the patient may be present with complex problems or potentially life threatening conditions. Uses critical thinking in clinical problemsolving relative to the scope of practice knowledge competency and experience. Assists medical staff with preparation examination and procedure to include interviewing/screening patients to obtain personal data and chief complaint documentation for records and vital signs. Performs telephone and inperson screenings. Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities; documents findings relevant to patients health care status or plan of care documents accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures. Prioritizes and documents patient incoming phone calls as assigned regarding medications medical conditions and reviews with provider as needed for orders or changes. Cleans and stocks examination rooms and/or other supply areas. Documents all patient care delivered in the medical record according to the medical center policy.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.
LPN I Minimum Training and Education:Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program. Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.
LPN Required Licensure Certifications Registrations:Current South Carolina LPN License or compact state license.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.
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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
