MUSCP - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Family Medicine - Summerville

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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 problem-solving 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 in-person 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.

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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 II Required Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with six months of patient care experience required.

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 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 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 II Minimum Training and Education: Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with six months of patient care experience required. 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 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.

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.

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