Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) I or II – Preop Clinic Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

Job Description SummaryUnder the direct supervision of aRegistered Nurse, the Certified Medical Assistant performsmulti-skilled activities to support a decentralizedpatient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desiredoutcomes.

EntityMedical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)WorkerTypeEmployeeWorker Sub-Type

• -RegularCost Center

CC000259 CHS

• Ambulatory Preop Clinic (RT)Pay Rate TypeHourlyPayGradeHealth-20Scheduled Weekly Hours40Work ShiftDay (United Statesof America)

Job DescriptionHours Per Week:

40

Scheduled WorkHours/Shift:

Monday-Friday (8:00am

• 5:00pm) Job Summary/Purpose
• Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the CertifiedMedical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support adecentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achievedesired outcomes.

Minimum Training and Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with oneyear of patient care experience preferred.
• Basic computer skillsrequired.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either acertification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS forHealthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an AmericanRed Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider
• Annual competencies are required to be maintained.
• Possessability to understand and implement a variety of detailedinstructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures and abilityto make accurate physical observation of patients.
• Failure toabide by MUHA policies are subject to disciplinary action,including termination. Employee must possess considerable knowledgeof basic medical terminology and human anatomy; ability tounderstand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in theexecution of complex therapeutic procedures; and ability to makeaccurate physical observation of patients.
• Must communicateeffectively both verbally and in writing.

• Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

• Must becertified through the American Medical Technologist (AMT) orAmerican Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or NationalHealth career Association (NHA) or MedCA as a Certified ClinicalMedical Assistant (CCMA),
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), orNational Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).

Current BasicLife Support (BLS) required, either a certification from anAmerican Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (orAHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED forProfessional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Additional JobDescriptionPhysical Requirements:

Ability to perform job functionswhile standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions whilesitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions whilewalking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Abilityto work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside intemperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevatedareas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneelingpositions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat andperform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform “pinching”operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activitieswith fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firmgrasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to performfine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability toreach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motionswith hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability tofully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremitiesfor balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in alldirections. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs.from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability tolift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert upto 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. offorce. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be requiredfrom another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to pusha 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force isrequired to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Abilityto maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand orat a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminatebetween colors. (Continuous) Ability to determinedistance/relationship between objects; depth perception.(Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motormovements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressfulsituations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts.(Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Abilityto work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability tomaintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)

• (SelectedPositons)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.(Continuous)
• (Selected Positons)
• Ability to be qualifiedphysically for respirator use, initially and as required.(Continuous) (Selected Positions)
• If you like working withenergetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career withus!

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