MUSCP Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Neurology, Neurosurgery & Plastic Surgery Clinics at MUSC Health East in Mt. Pleasant

• Ensuresaccuratecalibrations cleaning and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA DHEC and UMA; tracked by documentation.

• Maintains and reviews patient recordschartsand any other pertinent information communicating asappropriate. Document test and exam results. Communicates plan of care to thepatientincluding formal development of patient educationmaterialsas necessary.

• Maintainsexam room supplies instruments and cleanliness of patient care environment as required by OSHA DHEC and UMA.

• Maintainstimelyflow ofpatientassistswith scheduling of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability. Screens patients forappropriate informationand provides patient education asappropriate fordiagnosis and treatment.

• Observes records andreportspatients physical and psychosocial condition reactions to medication and treatments to physician. Respondsto andtriagesphone calls. Call in orders appropriately as ordered by physician. Instructspatient as ordered by the physicianregardingtreatment and/or medication. Responsible for monitoring and distribution of medication including samples and controlled substances.

• Triages patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures.Assistswithexamproceduresandtreatmentsas necessary. Instructs patients incollectionof samples and tests. Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.

CMAIRequired 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) NationalHealthcareerAssociation (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.

LPNIMinimum 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.

Physical Requirements:Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standingwalkingand sitting. Ability to bend at the waist kneel climb stairs reach in all directions fully use both hands and legspossessgood 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. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected see and recognize objectsclose at handand at a distance work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift lower push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50lbs(/-) unassisted exert up to 50lbsof force lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.