Certified Medical Assistant
| Company | Medical University of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Location | South Carolina, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited medical assisting program
- 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) certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Responsibilities
- Assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician
- Interview patients
- Measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height)
- Record or input information to patients’ medical record
- Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of patient care experience preferred