Certified Medical Assistant -

MUSC Children's Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; 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

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

Job summary

MUSC Children's Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team in Charleston, South Carolina. In this role, you will support patient-centered care by assisting in examinations, measuring vital signs, and maintaining medical records.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a medical assisting program completion, and necessary certifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is essential.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with at least one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Must be certified as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Basic computer skills are a must.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Interview patients and measure vital signs.
• Record or input information into patients' medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Vital Signs Measurement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Computer Software

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.

Responsibilities

The Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. They assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician, interview patients, measure vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), record or input information into patients' medical records, and prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with at least one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Must be certified through the American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), 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) certification, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions, make accurate physical observations of patients, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

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

EEO Statement

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 visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees.