MUSCP - Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant - Nexton
Company: MUSC
Location: Summerville
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
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.
Entity Carolina Family Care, Inc. (CFC) Worker Type Employee Worker
Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005613 CFC PC Nexton Pay Rate Type
Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 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. 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.
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