Certified Medical Assistant or LPN- Bone Marrow Transplant

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Medical Assistant at the Medical University of South Carolina helps support decentralized, patient-centered care in an outpatient infusion and clinic setting. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the CMA performs multi-skilled tasks to ensure efficient patient flow and quality care.

Minimum training includes a high school diploma and accredited medical assisting program; one year of patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• One year of patient care experience preferred; basic computer skills required.
• Annual competencies are required to be maintained; must understand and implement detailed instructions.
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager and supports decentralized patient‑centered care to achieve outcomes.
• Performs multi‑skilled activities under RN supervision in an outpatient setting to support clinic operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assisting program

1 year patient care experience (preferred)

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program is the only Immune Effector Cellular Therapy FACT (Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy) accredited program, and the only combined adult and pediatric FACT accredited program in South Carolina. In 2023, our program infused approximately 200 allogeneic, autologous, and cellular therapy products to blood cancer patients across the state.

This position will move from Hollings Cancer Center to a dedicated BMTCT outpatient infusion and clinic that is currently under construction. The projected opening of the new BMTCT space will be in Summer 2024 and is located in the Ashley River Tower, 1st Floor. This new outpatient area will provide the BMTCT Infusion RN II the ability to cross‑train to BMTCT Clinic.

Job Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant 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.

Minimum Training and Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred. Basic computer skills required. Annual competencies are required to be maintained. Must possess the ability to understand and implement detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures and to make accurate physical observations of patients. Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

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 & Administrative Medical Assistant (MA1), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either an AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors; work from elevated areas and confined spaces.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted; lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36 inches; lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs.; exert up to 50 lbs. of force.
• Visual and auditory acuity: maintain 20/40 vision (corrected) in one or both eyes; maintain hearing acuity (corrected).
• Motor and sensory function: perform gross and fine motor movements, maintain tactile and (selected positions) olfactory function; be qualified for respirator use as required.
• Work rotating shifts, overtime, and in a latex‑safe environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and maintain emotional resilience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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