Certified Medical Assistant OR Licensed Practical Nurse- Pediatric &Specialty Clinic

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse to support our Pediatric After Hours & Specialty Clinic. In this on-site role, you will provide compassionate pediatric care by obtaining histories and vitals, assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications and immunizations, and documenting care in the EMR. You will educate families, support care coordination, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and learners in a leading academic health center focused on innovation, diversity, and community-focused, team-based care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical support in pediatric after-hours and specialty clinics
• Obtain histories, vital signs, and perform basic pediatric assessments
• Administer medications and immunizations per provider orders
• Assist with procedures and coordinate patient flow and rooming
• Document care accurately in the EMR system
• Provide patient and family education and discharge instructions
• Support telephone and in-clinic triage under provider guidance
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and learners in an academic setting
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and infection control standards
• Participate in quality, safety, and improvement initiatives

Required Skills

• Pediatric patient assessment
• Vital signs measurement
• Medication administration
• Immunization administration
• Electronic medical records (EMR)
• Specimen collection and lab processing
• Telephone triage support
• Patient and family education
• Clinical documentation
• Infection control procedures