Certified Medical Assistant-Float

MUSC Health; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan

Paid time off and extended sick leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible schedule options

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Orangeburg, SC, to provide clinical and clerical support across various ambulatory care clinics. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and preparing treatment rooms. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant medical assistant certification, and BLS certification. The position offers competitive pay, health benefits, and a flexible schedule, making it an attractive opportunity for those in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
• Must possess certification from AMT, AAMA, NHA, or MedCA as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs.
• Records or inputs information into patients' medical records.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Patient observation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assisting program completion

Job description

Job Description Summary

Certified Medical Assistant needed for ambulatory care clinics. CMA Float will be required to provide clinical and clerical support to various offices within the ambulatory care services. These offices include but are not limited to: Primary Care and Specialty clinics.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004921 MCP - Orangeburg Edisto Medical Services

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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

• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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