CMA- Telehealth
Job Description
Summary The Telehealth Central Support CMA provides remote patient care support for MUSC Center for Telehealth clinical services. Centralized support positions will report to the MUSC Telehealth Clinical Services Support Nurse Manager with oversight by the Executive Medical Director. Under general supervision and within relevant scope of practice laws, the TCS CMA supports the local operation of contracted MUSC Telehealth clinical services between patients and providers within outpatient settings. This position collaborates with administrative, technical, and clinical staff at MUSC and outlying facilities to promote coordinated use of resources across multiple specialties at the designated hospital/clinic. The TCS CMA will develop strong relationships between institutions for the advancement, the sustainability, and the functional efficiency of virtual care. The role demonstrates an understanding of factors that contribute to successful telehealth programs, including legal, credentialing, licensing, state and federal policy, administrative, technical, and financial issues. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC004953 SYS - Virtual First Teleconsultation Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-22 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift
Job Description
The Telehealth Central Support CMA provides remote patient care support for MUSC Center for Telehealth clinical services. Centralized support positions will report to the MUSC Telehealth Clinical Services Support Nurse Manager with oversight by the Executive Medical Director. Under general supervision and within relevant scope of practice laws, the TCS CMA supports the local operation of contracted MUSC Telehealth clinical services between patients and providers within outpatient settings. This position collaborates with administrative, technical, and clinical staff at MUSC and outlying facilities to promote coordinated use of resources across multiple specialties at the designated hospital/clinic. The TCS CMA will develop strong relationships between institutions for the advancement, the sustainability, and the functional efficiency of virtual care. The role demonstrates an understanding of factors that contribute to successful telehealth programs, including legal, credentialing, licensing, state and federal policy, administrative, technical, and financial issues. Additional Job Description High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assistant program with six months of CMA/RMA experience required. 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), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Physical Requirements
- Mobility & Posture
- Standing: Continuous
- Sitting: Continuous
- Walking: Continuous
- Climbing stairs: Infrequent
- Working indoors: Continuous
- Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
- Working from elevated areas: Frequent
- Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
- Kneeling: Infrequent
- Bending at the waist: Continuous
- Twisting at the waist: Frequent
- Squatting: Frequent
- Manual Dexterity & Strength
- Pinching operations: Frequent
- Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Reaching overhead: Frequent
- Reaching in all directions: Continuous
- Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
- Full use of both legs: Continuous
- Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
- Lifting & Force Requirements
- Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
- Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
- Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
- Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
- Examples:
- Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
- Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
- Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
- Vision & Sensory
- Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
- Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
- Color discrimination: Continuous
- Depth perception: Continuous
- Peripheral vision: Continuous
- Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
- Tactile sensory function: Continuous
- Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
- Selected Positions:
- Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
- Respirator use qualification: Continuous
- Work Environment & Conditions
- Effective stress management: Continuous
- Rotating shifts: Frequent
- Overtime as required: Frequent
- Latex-safe environment: Continuous
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: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees