Certified Medical Assistant (Beaufort)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification bonus opportunities

Continuing education

Professional development

Growth across MUSC Health

Job summary

The Certified Medical Assistant I at MUSC Community Physicians supports pediatric patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and physician. You’ll measure vitals, interview patients, and input data into the medical record, while preparing rooms for examinations and assisting with vaccine administration.

Certification in CMA/CCMA and current BLS are required, with a pathway to professional development and opportunities across MUSC Health. This role is based in Beaufort, SC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• Current BLS certification (AHA required).
• Must be certified through AMT/AAMA/NAHP/NCCT or MedCA as CCMA/CMA/NCCT.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pediatric examinations and treatments under physician direction.
• Interview patients and record vital signs.
• Perform venipuncture and basic laboratory tests; input results to medical record.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain immunization records.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Accredited Medical Assisting Program Completion

American Heart Association BLS Certification

Tools

Venipuncture

Immunization Records

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

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. 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.

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!

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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