MUSCP - Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Womens OBGYN Maybank
Job Description Summary SIGN ON BONUS! MUSC East Cooper Women's in Mt. Pleasant is a women's health outpatient clinic. The Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. We currently serve obstetrics and gynecology patients, in the subspecialties of prenatal care, reproductive, infectious disease, urogyngecology, gyn oncology, and family planning to name a few. Under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice, the team member performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. During the day, duties include assisting in examination and treatment of patients, obtaining health history, measuring vital signs, phlebotomy, administering injections, assisting in minor procedures, preparing rooms for examination and treatment of patients, and documenting recording or inputs in an electronic medical record. Our specialty clinic operates Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30PM Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005083 UMA AMB Maybank Multispecialty Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-22 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift 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 I 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), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. LPN I Minimum Training and Education: Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program. Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. LPN Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Current South Carolina LPN License or compact state license. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:
