Certified Medical Assistant (Beaufort)

MUSC Health; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is a healthcare entity within the Medical University of South Carolina. The Certified Medical Assistant I works under the Outpatient Clinic Manager and RN supervision to support patient-centered care.

The position is hourly, with a 40-hour week in Beaufort, SC, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth across MUSC Health in South Carolina.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Certification required: AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA as CCMA, CMA, NAHP, or NCCT.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association or Red Cross) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under RN supervision in a decentralized, patient-centered model.
• Perform multi-skilled administrative and clinical duties to support the clinic.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in daily operations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assisting program

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.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Monday–Friday


• Predictable daytime schedule


• Weekends free


• Better work-life balance

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.

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

Job Description

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.

Additional Job Description

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!

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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