Certified Medical Assistant (Beaufort)

Medical University of South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical insurance

Free employee dental insurance

Vision insurance starting around $6/mo

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Certification bonus opportunities

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) seeks a Certified Medical Assistant I to support outpatient pediatric care under supervision. You will perform patient intake, vital signs, venipuncture, vaccine administration, and room preparation in a patient-centered setting.

Under the Outpatient Clinic Manager, you will contribute to accurate record-keeping and efficient exam flow, with opportunities for career growth within MUSC Health throughout South Carolina.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Must be certified through AMT or AAMA or NHA or MedCA as CMA/CCMA/NAHP/NCCT.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification or Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of pediatric patients under physician direction.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height), and input data into the medical record.
• Perform venipuncture, laboratory tests, and record results in the medical record.
• Administer vaccines and other injections to infants and pediatric patients; maintain immunization records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Skills

Venipuncture

Vital signs

Patient interviewing

Medical record input

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assisting program

Certification as CMA/CCMA/NAHP/NCCT

Tools

EMR systems

Phlebotomy tools

Job description

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.

If you’re ready to build a career that combines innovation, compassion, and purpose, we invite you to apply today and become part of the MUSC Health team.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Monday–Friday


• Predictable daytime schedule


• Weekends free


• Better work-life balance

Generous Paid Time Off:

Outstanding Benefits:

• Affordable medical insurance


• FREE employee dental insurance


• Vision insurance starting around $6/month


• Short-term disability


• Long-term disability


• Optional term life insurance starting around $0.40/month

Retirement Benefits That Work for You:

MUSC Community Physicians contributes 5.15% of your eligible salary directly into your SHARP retirement account.

The best part? That contribution comes from MUSC—not your paycheck. You are not required to contribute your own money to receive the employer contribution.

Additional retirement savings options include:

• 401(k)


• 403(b)


• 457 Plan

Grow Your Career:

• Tuition reimbursement


• Certification bonus opportunities


• Continuing education


• Professional development


• Opportunities to grow across MUSC Health throughout South Carolina

The Certified Medical Assistant I reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, 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 Pediatric patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record.

Performs venipuncture, laboratory tests, records or inputs results in medical record. Administers vaccines and other injections to infants and pediatric patients. Maintains and updates immunizations records.

Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred. 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), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is 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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Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Cost Center CC004700 MCP - MUSC Children's Health Pediatrics- Allison Rd (Beaufort)

Pay Rate Type Hourly

Pay Grade Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Work Shift