29,528 Medical Assistance jobs in the United States
Medical Assistance
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Job Description
Duties:
- Assist healthcare professionals in providing patient care
- Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records
- Take patient vitals, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
- Administer medications as directed by healthcare providers
- Perform basic laboratory tests and collect specimens
- Assist with patient education and provide instructions for at-home care
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols
Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of a medical assistant program or certification preferred
- Previous experience working in a medical office or healthcare setting is a plus
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic clinical procedures
- Proficient in using electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Summary
As a Medical Assistant, you will be a vital part of the healthcare team, providing essential medical administrative support and patient care services. With core skills in medical terminology, patient service, and basic life support, you will assist in intake procedures, vital sign measurements, and EHR system management. Your premium skills in urgent care will enhance your ability to support medical professionals effectively. Additionally, your relevant experience in outpatient clinics, will contribute to the efficient delivery of healthcare services. Join our team and make a difference in patient care in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Medical Assistance Coordinator

Posted 15 days ago
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Zurich Cover More is seeking a Medical Assistance Coordinator to join our Group in North America.
Travel Guard is one of the world's leading providers of Travel Insurance globally. Our value-based approach to doing business, combined with unrivaled customer service has helped us to attract and maintain highly skilled teams of employees who enjoy providing top notch customer care focused on solutions to our clients around the world. Our employees are empowered to make decisions and suggestions in the best interest of our customers. If you are seeking opportunities to further your skillsets, be empowered to make decisions, work with diverse teams of all backgrounds, and be rewarded for your individual performance look no further!
Our Medical Assistance Coordinators provide support and assistance to clients around the world as they encounter medical emergencies. In this role you will be trained to assist with coordination of medical treatment through doctor/facility referrals, prescription replacements, coordination of medical travel and repatriation, as well as an array of other medically related services. In order to ensure appropriate options are available to our clients you will work closely with a team of Medical Professionals around the world, this team will provide instruction and recommendations that you will be trained to execute. Imagine yourself traveling in a new location, unfamiliar with medical systems, languages, where to seek treatment and not knowing if the care you are being provided is appropriate- our Medical Assistance Coordinators alleviate these concerns, focus on solutions, and support our clients through these unexpected experiences. If you are looking for a fast paced environment doing rewarding work, this team is for you!
Responsibilities Include:
Create a positive experience over the phone for all clientele requesting our services and assistance.
Multitask work streams to effectively move work forward in all areas (call handling, email, etc.)
Ability to navigate multiple systems while effectively handling calls.
Creative and critical thinking to provide out-of-the-box solutions where necessary.
Provide keen attention to detail to appropriately document and capture content of phone calls in our case management/policy systems.
Work closely with leadership to fine tune skillsets and apply feedback to meet role expectations.
Ability to work well with others and independently
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Opportunities available on several shifts, each with a bi-weekly weekend requirement
Ability to work in the office 2-3 shifts per week
Preferred Qualifications:
A record of providing outstanding customer service (1+ year preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy in gathering and entering information into a system
Familiarity with medical terminology and foreign language abilities are highly valued
International travel experience and general geography knowledge
Ability to effectively manage and prioritize tasks
Ability to respond to high end clientele with professionalism and clarity
You are joining us at a pivotal time in our business. With the recent acquisition of AIG's global personal travel insurance business, Travel Guard, we have become a leading travel insurance and assistance provider globally, serving over 20 million customers annually and maintaining long-term relationships with more than 200 distribution partners.
We're for travelers and for traveling, but we want to offer much more beyond travel insurance and assistance - we want to 'cover more'.
Zurich Cover More recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet
Medical Assistance Coordinator

Posted 15 days ago
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Zurich Cover More is seeking a Medical Assistance Coordinator to join our Group in North America.
Travel Guard is one of the world's leading providers of Travel Insurance globally. Our value-based approach to doing business, combined with unrivaled customer service has helped us to attract and maintain highly skilled teams of employees who enjoy providing top notch customer care focused on solutions to our clients around the world. Our employees are empowered to make decisions and suggestions in the best interest of our customers. If you are seeking opportunities to further your skillsets, be empowered to make decisions, work with diverse teams of all backgrounds, and be rewarded for your individual performance look no further!
Our Medical Assistance Coordinators provide support and assistance to clients around the world as they encounter medical emergencies. In this role you will be trained to assist with coordination of medical treatment through doctor/facility referrals, prescription replacements, coordination of medical travel and repatriation, as well as an array of other medically related services. In order to ensure appropriate options are available to our clients you will work closely with a team of Medical Professionals around the world, this team will provide instruction and recommendations that you will be trained to execute. Imagine yourself traveling in a new location, unfamiliar with medical systems, languages, where to seek treatment and not knowing if the care you are being provided is appropriate- our Medical Assistance Coordinators alleviate these concerns, focus on solutions, and support our clients through these unexpected experiences. If you are looking for a fast paced environment doing rewarding work, this team is for you!
Responsibilities Include:
Create a positive experience over the phone for all clientele requesting our services and assistance.
Multitask work streams to effectively move work forward in all areas (call handling, email, etc.)
Ability to navigate multiple systems while effectively handling calls.
Creative and critical thinking to provide out-of-the-box solutions where necessary.
Provide keen attention to detail to appropriately document and capture content of phone calls in our case management/policy systems.
Work closely with leadership to fine tune skillsets and apply feedback to meet role expectations.
Ability to work well with others and independently
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Opportunities available on several shifts, each with a bi-weekly weekend requirement
Ability to work in the office 2-3 shifts per week
Preferred Qualifications:
A record of providing outstanding customer service (1+ year preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy in gathering and entering information into a system
Familiarity with medical terminology and foreign language abilities are highly valued
International travel experience and general geography knowledge
Ability to effectively manage and prioritize tasks
Ability to respond to high end clientele with professionalism and clarity
You are joining us at a pivotal time in our business. With the recent acquisition of AIG's global personal travel insurance business, Travel Guard, we have become a leading travel insurance and assistance provider globally, serving over 20 million customers annually and maintaining long-term relationships with more than 200 distribution partners.
We're for travelers and for traveling, but we want to offer much more beyond travel insurance and assistance - we want to 'cover more'.
Zurich Cover More recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet
Medical Assistance Apprentice Initiative
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DEPARTMENT: Integrated Health Services
FLSA: Non-Exempt; hourly
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Medical Assistance Apprentice Initiative program will prepare individuals to become Certified Medical Assistants. Apprentices are expected to work full-time in the clinic and log 2000 hours of on-the-job (OTJ) training over 12 months. All clinical skills will be taught hands-on through 1:1 coaching. Apprentices are also required to complete 200 hours of online didactic training that may include a combination of online instruction, educational readings, videos, quizzes, projects, and more. The online component is typically completed in the evenings and/or on weekends.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms; inform patients of time delays throughout visits.
* Prepare patients for providers and anticipate the needs of providers to maintain efficient patient flow.
* Perform vital signs and other patient procedures, exams, patient education, etc.
* Accurately document all aspects of patient encounters.
* Perform phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed by the provider.
* Perform and document injections and immunizations.
* Ensure exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
* Clean, prepare, and sterilize instruments.
* Obtain prescription refills under the direction and authorization of the provider.
* Manage internal and external referrals and required documentation.
* Observe and follow required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to blood-borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.
* Answer telephones, schedule patients, and support care team members.
* Navigate care throughout the encounter process.
* Protect patient privacy and always comply with HIPAA regulations.
* Participate in quality improvement activities.
* Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Enrollment with a participating Federally Qualified Health Center in the Medical Assistance Apprenticeship Initiative sponsored by the North Carolina Community Health Center Association.
Current CPR/BLS certification is required but can be administered by OIC.
SKILLS/ABILITIES: Maintain confidentiality; Good computer skills; Well-organized with good oral and written communication skills.
COMPENSATION
* First 500 hours of clinical training at $14.00/hour (i.e., a maximum of $,000 for the first 500 hours of clinical training)
* Second 500 hours of clinical training at 14.75/hour (i.e., a maximum of 7,375 for the second 500 hours of clinical training)
* Final 1,000 hours of clinical training at 15.25/hour (i.e., a maximum of 15,250 for the final 1,000 hours of clinical training)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
OIC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. OIC, Inc. offers equal opportunities to applicants and employees and makes all employment-related decisions based exclusively on job-related qualifications, without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation and/or any other status protected by law.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
OIC, Inc. is committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients is essential to fulfilling OIC, Inc.'s vision and goals.
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Due to the volume of applications received, please do not contact the OIC Human Resources Department to check the status of an application, as we will be unable to provide this information over the phone. All applicants will be reviewed and those deemed most qualified will be contacted for an interview.
Thank you for your interest in employment with OIC, Inc.
Medical Assistance Team Leader
Posted 13 days ago
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**Let's Grow together!**
Travel Guard is a leading travel insurance provider, serving millions of leisure and business travelers worldwide. Established in 1982 we offer a comprehensive portfolio of travel insurance solutions and global assistance services. Travel Guard operates service centers across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, ensuring 24/7 support to help travelers navigate unexpected circumstances that may disrupt their plans.
As part of the Zurich Cover-More Group, we now have access to an extensive global network and resources, further strengthening our ability to deliver reliable, innovative, and tailored insurance and assistance for our customers.
Travel Guard is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Medical Assistance Team Leader to join our team in Stevens Point, WI or Houston, TX. In this key role, you'll assist Operations Management with quality control and day to day operations of Medical Assistance team. Providing oversight and support for Medical Assistance Coordinators, working through emergent and non-emergent assistance cases.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at multitasking, and bring a high level of integrity to everything you do, we'd love to hear from you!
**What's the job?**
+ You'll monitor daily workload to meet service level agreements.
+ You'll monitor and manages Medical Assistance cases for forward progress; prioritizing and redistributing workload of Assistance Coordinators to ensure emergent cases are handled with a sense of urgency.
+ You'll make decisions within authority limits up to $50,000 to ensure emergent cases are not delayed.
+ You'll conduct quality case audits /customer service monitors of team members and assists management with employee evaluations and employee corrective action.
+ You'll conducts regular one on one meetings with Assistance Coordinators. Focusing on individual support, performance, feedback.
+ You'll resolve problems/escalated issues, expedites rush items, and assists Assistance Coordinators with sensitive, high-profile, or challenging clients and cases.
+ You'll provide training, guidance, and coaching to Assistance Coordinators on new products, accounts, processes, systems, and customer service.
+ You'll assist with creating performance reports for management including productivity, quality, error-ratio and attendance; identifies trends and makes recommendations to increase department productivity and employee morale.
+ You may perform work of an Assistance Coordinator when necessary to maintain knowledge related to department processes, procedures, and systems.
+ You'll adhere to HIPAA and PII protocols maintaining confidentiality of information gathered during the lifecycle of a case or relating to Medical Assistance Coordinator performance
**What we are looking for?**
+ You'll have a High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
+ Experience Leading a team is a plus.
+ You'll have advanced customer service skills with high attention to detail.
+ You'll have proficient communication (oral/written) skills.
+ You'll have basic leadership, training, and coaching skills.
+ You'll have proficient problem-solving skills.
**Why choose us?**
We value optimism, caring, togetherness, reliability, and determination.
We have more than 2600 employees worldwide: we are a global group of digital specialists, actuaries, marketers, doctors, nurses, case managers, claims specialists, finance experts and customer service professionals. We share a global purpose to look after travelers, at every step of their journey.
**Job flexibility** . We understand the importance of making sure that work fits into your life, not the other way around. Our hybrid approach ensures our employees maintain work-life balance with the flexibility of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
**Career growth** . This is an extremely exciting time for us at Zurich Cover-More, as we are rapidly growing our business around the world. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential through a comprehensive onboarding program, ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment that encourages growth.
**Take the time you need, for you and your community** . We encourage you to take the time you need when you need it. We offer regular annual and personal leave benefits (everyone starts with 19 days) along with volunteering leave and a comprehensive paid parental leave scheme.
**Investing in your health and your future.** We offer a competitive high deductible health plan, EAP programs and access to health and well-being activities along with 401(k) program with employer matching to help you plan for your future.
**Diversity and inclusion** . We respect who you are and thoroughly embrace diversity. So whatever walk of life you wander, just be you and come as you are.
**Apply today and let's go great places together** !
EOE Disability / Veterans
Medical Assistance Team Leader
Posted 13 days ago
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**Let's Grow together!**
Travel Guard is a leading travel insurance provider, serving millions of leisure and business travelers worldwide. Established in 1982 we offer a comprehensive portfolio of travel insurance solutions and global assistance services. Travel Guard operates service centers across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, ensuring 24/7 support to help travelers navigate unexpected circumstances that may disrupt their plans.
As part of the Zurich Cover-More Group, we now have access to an extensive global network and resources, further strengthening our ability to deliver reliable, innovative, and tailored insurance and assistance for our customers.
Travel Guard is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Medical Assistance Team Leader to join our team in Stevens Point, WI or Houston, TX. In this key role, you'll assist Operations Management with quality control and day to day operations of Medical Assistance team. Providing oversight and support for Medical Assistance Coordinators, working through emergent and non-emergent assistance cases.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at multitasking, and bring a high level of integrity to everything you do, we'd love to hear from you!
**What's the job?**
+ You'll monitor daily workload to meet service level agreements.
+ You'll monitor and manages Medical Assistance cases for forward progress; prioritizing and redistributing workload of Assistance Coordinators to ensure emergent cases are handled with a sense of urgency.
+ You'll make decisions within authority limits up to $50,000 to ensure emergent cases are not delayed.
+ You'll conduct quality case audits /customer service monitors of team members and assists management with employee evaluations and employee corrective action.
+ You'll conducts regular one on one meetings with Assistance Coordinators. Focusing on individual support, performance, feedback.
+ You'll resolve problems/escalated issues, expedites rush items, and assists Assistance Coordinators with sensitive, high-profile, or challenging clients and cases.
+ You'll provide training, guidance, and coaching to Assistance Coordinators on new products, accounts, processes, systems, and customer service.
+ You'll assist with creating performance reports for management including productivity, quality, error-ratio and attendance; identifies trends and makes recommendations to increase department productivity and employee morale.
+ You may perform work of an Assistance Coordinator when necessary to maintain knowledge related to department processes, procedures, and systems.
+ You'll adhere to HIPAA and PII protocols maintaining confidentiality of information gathered during the lifecycle of a case or relating to Medical Assistance Coordinator performance
**What we are looking for?**
+ You'll have a High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
+ Experience Leading a team is a plus.
+ You'll have advanced customer service skills with high attention to detail.
+ You'll have proficient communication (oral/written) skills.
+ You'll have basic leadership, training, and coaching skills.
+ You'll have proficient problem-solving skills.
**Why choose us?**
We value optimism, caring, togetherness, reliability, and determination.
We have more than 2600 employees worldwide: we are a global group of digital specialists, actuaries, marketers, doctors, nurses, case managers, claims specialists, finance experts and customer service professionals. We share a global purpose to look after travelers, at every step of their journey.
**Job flexibility** . We understand the importance of making sure that work fits into your life, not the other way around. Our hybrid approach ensures our employees maintain work-life balance with the flexibility of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
**Career growth** . This is an extremely exciting time for us at Zurich Cover-More, as we are rapidly growing our business around the world. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential through a comprehensive onboarding program, ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment that encourages growth.
**Take the time you need, for you and your community** . We encourage you to take the time you need when you need it. We offer regular annual and personal leave benefits (everyone starts with 19 days) along with volunteering leave and a comprehensive paid parental leave scheme.
**Investing in your health and your future.** We offer a competitive high deductible health plan, EAP programs and access to health and well-being activities along with 401(k) program with employer matching to help you plan for your future.
**Diversity and inclusion** . We respect who you are and thoroughly embrace diversity. So whatever walk of life you wander, just be you and come as you are.
**Apply today and let's go great places together** !
EOE Disability / Veterans
Certified Medical Assistance-Float PRN
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MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.
The Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
PRN
Cost Center
CC MCP - ORBG Edisto Medical Services
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-20
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Work Shift
Job Description
The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Basic computer skills required. Annual competencies are required to be maintained. Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures and ability to make accurate physical observation of patients. Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Minimum Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:
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.
Additional Job Description
Benefits:
* Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
* Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
* Paid time off and extended sick leave
* Paid Parental Leave
* Disability insurance plan options
* Continuous professional and clinical training
* Competitive pay
* Annual Merit Increase
* Wellbeing resources
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Employee perks and discounts
* Employee referral program
* Flexible schedule options
* Certification incentive program
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (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 to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force are needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force are required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/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 motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions).
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:
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Certified Medical Assistance-Float PRN
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MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.
The Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
PRN
Cost Center
CC MCP - ORBG Edisto Medical Services
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-20
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Work Shift
Job Description
The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Basic computer skills required. Annual competencies are required to be maintained. Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures and ability to make accurate physical observation of patients. Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Minimum Education and Experience :
High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations :
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.
Additional Job Description
Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
- Paid time off and extended sick leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Disability insurance plan options
- Continuous professional and clinical training
- Competitive pay
- Annual Merit Increase
- Wellbeing resources
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee perks and discounts
- Employee referral program
- Flexible schedule options
- Certification incentive program
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (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 to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force are needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force are required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/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 motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions).
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:
Certified Medical Assistance-Float PRN
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Orangeburg, South Carolina
The Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.
The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Basic computer skills required. Annual competencies are required to be maintained. Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures and ability to make accurate physical observation of patients. Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: 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.
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan. Paid time off and extended sick leave. Paid Parental Leave. Disability insurance plan options. Continuous professional and clinical training. Competitive pay. Annual Merit Increase. Wellbeing resources. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee perks and discounts. Employee referral program. Flexible schedule options. Certification incentive program.
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. Ability to perform job functions while sitting. Ability to perform job functions while walking. Ability to climb stairs. Ability to work indoors. Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. Ability to work from elevated areas. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. Ability to perform "pinching" operations. Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. Ability to reach overhead. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to fully use both legs. Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. Ability to reach in all directions. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force are needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force are required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Good peripheral vision capabilities. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to work in a latex safe environment. Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. *(Selected Positions) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. *(Selected Positions) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. *(Selected Positions)
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