Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse- Urology

Job Description Summary

At our dynamic Urology clinic we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where every team member plays a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. Our clinic stands out with its multifaceted approach integrating technology and innovative treatments and procedures while maintaining a compassionate patient-centered focus in an academic setting. We are dedicated to professional growth and excellence which is reflected in our commitment to ongoing education and team development. As we seek a high-performing nurse to join our team we are excited to welcome someone who is passionate about working within a cohesive team that values mutual respect shared goals and continuous improvement for our patients. Your expertise will be instrumental in enhancing our collective success and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000742 CHS - Urology (RT)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly Salary

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

CMA Job Summary/Purpose: 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.

LPN Job Summary/Purpose: 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.

CMA Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred. Basic computer skills required. 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 CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. 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. Failure to abide by MUHA policies are subject to disciplinary action including termination. Employee must possess considerable knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy; ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of complex therapeutic procedures; and ability to make accurate physical observation of patients. Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

LPN Minimum Training and Education: Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. One year of LPN experience preferred. 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 CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

CMA Required Licensure Certifications Registrations: 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) 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 CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

LPN Required Licensure Certifications Registrations: Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. 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 CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Additional Job Description

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

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