Certified Medical Assistant

ACHE; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining vitals, assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications per protocol, coordinating lab tests, managing documentation in the EHR, and supporting patient education and follow-up.

MUSC offers a diverse, innovative environment with opportunities for professional growth,

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential required.
• BLS and CPR certifications required.
• EHR proficiency with Epic and HIPAA privacy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for examinations and document vitals, history, and chief concerns in the EHR.
• Assist providers during examinations and minor procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, EKGs, point-of-care testing, and vaccines per MUSC policy.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Medication administration

Specimen collection

EHR documentation

Patient education

HIPAA compliance

Infection control

Team collaboration

Time management

Insurance verification

Scheduling appointments

Quality improvement

Education

CMA or RMA credential

BLS Certification

CPR certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining vitals, assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications per protocol, coordinating lab tests, managing documentation in the EHR, and supporting patient education and follow-up. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, compassionate, collaborative, and committed to high-quality, culturally competent care. MUSC offers a diverse, innovative environment with opportunities for professional growth, research involvement, and continuing education.

Greet and prepare patients for examinations, obtaining and documenting accurate vital signs, medical history, and chief concerns in the EHR.

Assist providers during examinations and minor procedures, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and adherence to clinical protocols.

Perform clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, specimen collection, EKGs, point-of-care testing, and vaccine administration according to MUSC policies and scope of practice.

Maintain exam rooms and clinical areas, ensuring they are clean, stocked, and compliant with infection control and safety standards.

Coordinate patient flow by scheduling, confirming, and following up on appointments, tests, referrals, and procedures to optimize clinic efficiency.

Accurately document care, treatments, and patient interactions in the electronic health record while maintaining strict HIPAA and privacy compliance.

Provide patient education on visit instructions, medications, follow-up care, and available MUSC resources in a clear and compassionate manner.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support high-quality, patient-centered care in an academic medical environment.

Assist with front-office tasks such as check-in, check-out, insurance verification, and collection of co-pays as needed.

Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and training activities that support MUSC’s mission of innovation, education, and community engagement.

Vital signs measurement

Phlebotomy and specimen collection

Medication administration (per protocol)

EKG performance

Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation

Patient triage

Infection control and standard precautions

Clinical workflow management

Appointment scheduling and coordination

Insurance and eligibility verification

Patient education and instruction

Team collaboration and communication

Time management

Basic medical terminology

HIPAA and patient privacy compliance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

CPR certification

Certification in phlebotomy (preferred)

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system proficiency (e.g., Epic)