Certified Medical Assistant – Mcp
| Company | Medical University of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Location | Rock Hill, SC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Basic computer skills required.
- Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures.
- Ability to make accurate physical observation of patients.
- Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
- 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) or 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.
Responsibilities
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients’ medical record.
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.