Certified Medical Assistant

MUSC Health

Lugoff (SC)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 27,552

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off and extended sick leave

Flexible schedule options

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care within its rural health network in South Carolina. The role involves assisting with patient examinations, measuring vital signs, and ensuring effective healthcare delivery. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant certification, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
Must be certified through AMT, AAMA, NHA, or MedCA.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

Interview patients and measure vital signs.
Prepare treatment rooms for examinations.
Assist in the examination and treatment of patients.

Skills

Communication

Basic computer skills

Ability to perform physical tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program

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Job Description Summary

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

The Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001827 MCP - Kershaw SHP-Lugoff Primary Care

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Basic computer skills required. Annual competencies are required to be maintained. Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures and ability to make accurate physical observation of patients. Must communicate 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 preferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

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) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Benefits

Additional Job Description

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
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing and sitting. Ability to perform job functions while walking and climb stairs. Ability to work from elevated areas. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Ability to bend and twist at the waist. Ability to squat and perform job functions. Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. Ability to reach overhead. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. Ability to reach in all directions. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force are needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force are required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to work in a latex safe environment. Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. * *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. * *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

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.

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