Job Description Summary

Responsible for quality patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice. Duties to include rooming patients, taking vitals and health history, documenting in an electronic medical record, giving injections and assisting with minor procedures.

We are a busy procedure-based clinic located within the Charleston area. Easy access free parking for staff on site. The clinic hours are Monday through Friday 0830-1700 with no on call, no weekends and no holidays. We are a clinic that does in office cystoscopies, vasectomies, video urodynamics just to name a few. We have an extensive orientation program that consists of 6-8 weeks of in clinic experience and training with a certified preceptor. This is a great place to keep your skills fresh as we do Foley placement, post void residual US scans and so many other skills. You will work closely with providers to get patient triaged and prepped for their visits and assist with procedures. Team work is the key to success for this busy clinic.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001995 UMA AMB MULT North Area Clinic-Administrati CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

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

• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and any other pertinent information, communicating as appropriate. Document test and exam results. Communicates plan of care to the patient including formal development of patient education materials as necessary.

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

• Maintains timely flow of patient, assists with scheduling of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability. Screens patients for appropriate information and provides patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment.

• Observes, records and reports patient's physical and psychosocial condition, reactions to medication and treatments to physician. Responds to and triages phone calls. Call in orders appropriately as ordered by physician. Instructs patient, as ordered by the physician, regarding treatment and/or medication. Responsible for monitoring and distribution of medication including samples and controlled substances.

• Triages patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures. Assists with exam, procedures and treatments as necessary. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.

Additional Job Description

CMA Required 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), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP), Medical Career Assessments (MedCA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Current BLS required.

Non-Certified Medical Assistant Required Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited medical assisting program. Patient care experience preferred.

Non-Certified Medical Assistant Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Must receive certification through American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA),Medical Careers Assessment (MedCA) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) within six months of employment; one retake permissible 90 days from last exam. Current BLS required.

LPN Minimum Training and Education: Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and licensed as an LPN within the State of South Carolina or with a compact state license.

LPN Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Current South Carolina LPN License or compact state license. Current BLS required.

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

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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