Certified Medical Assistant – Mcp
| Company | Medical University of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, SC, 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 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
- Basic computer skills required
- 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
Responsibilities
- Interviews patients
- Measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height)
- Records or inputs information to patients’ medical record
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of patient care experience preferred