Job Description Summary
MUSC Childrens After Hours and Specialty Clinics we are a pediatric outpatient clinic that falls under the Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital at MUSC. During the day we host a variety of pediatric subspecialists such as pediatric orthopedics cardiology and pulmonary only to name a addition to that we provide a walk-in After Hours Care which is a direct extension of our pediatric emergency department to serve our community during the hours when most pediatricians are closed.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000254 CHS - After Hours & Specialty Clinics - Summerville (Offsite)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-21Scheduled Weekly Hours
24Work Shift
Job Description
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.
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.
Additional Job Description
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.
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