Certified Medical Assistant

MUSC Health; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan

Paid time off and extended sick leave

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible schedule options

Job summary

MUSC Health seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient-centered care throughout South Carolina. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and maintaining treatment rooms.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and certifications as a Clinical Medical Assistant. MUSC offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical-assisting program with one year of patient-care experience is preferred.
• Certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or equivalent required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved organizations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs.
• Record or input information into the medical record.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examination.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Basic computer tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited medical-assisting program

Job description

Job Summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is a component of the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients throughout South Carolina’s rural health network.

Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports a decentralized patient-centered approach to care and works under a physician’s direction to interview patients, measure vital signs, record or input information into the medical record, and prepare treatment rooms for examination.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Employment Details

Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Cost Center: CC001876 MCP – Columbia Heart Columbia NE
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Pay Grade: Health‑20
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Responsibilities

The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Duties include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), recording or inputting information to the medical record, preparing treatment rooms for patient examination, performing basic computer tasks, maintaining annual competencies, following detailed instructions for therapeutic procedures, making accurate physical observations of patients, and communicating 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 is preferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations

Certification through American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Health Career Association (NHA), or MedCA as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) BLS, the AHA‑recognized equivalent, or the American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, and performing repetitive hand motions. Ability to work in confined spaces, lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted, perform gross motor and fine manipulation tasks, maintain 20/40 vision (corrected) in one or both eyes, maintain hearing acuity (corrected), deal effectively with stressful situations, work rotating shifts and overtime as required, work in a latex‑safe environment, maintain tactile sensory functions, and, where applicable, maintain good olfactory function or qualify for respirator use.

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
• Well‑being resources
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral program
• Flexible schedule options
• Certification incentive program

Equal Opportunity

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.

E-Verify

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