Certified Medical Assistant- Float Beaufort/Bluffton

MUSC; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Beaufort/Bluffton Offices. The role supports a decentralized patient-centered approach, assisting in examinations and patient care under physician direction.

Expected duties include taking history, measuring vitals, documenting in the EMR, and maintaining a safe clinical environment. Eligible candidates hold CMA or CCMA certification and BLS. Benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program preferred.
• One year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and interviewing patients while gathering medical history.
• Measuring and documenting vital signs (BP, pulse, temp, height, weight).
• Preparing treatment rooms and assisting providers during examinations.
• Maintaining accurate patient documentation in the EMR.
• Delivers compassionate, patient-centered care with privacy and professionalism.
• Communicates effectively with patients, providers, and team members.
• Maintains annual competencies and supports a safe clinical environment.
• Performs additional duties to support the practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assisting program completion

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Job Description Summary

Join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant in the Beaufort/Bluffton Offices!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Predictable daytime schedule Evenings and weekends free Better work-life balance

Generous Paid Time Off

31 days beginning your first year 33 days after four years 38 days after eight years

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

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.

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 patients under the direction of a physician.

Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Cost Center CC004931 MCP - Beaufort Vascular Surgery

Pay Rate Type Hourly

Pay Grade Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Work Shift

What You’ll Do

• Welcoming and interviewing patients while gathering medical history.
• Measuring and documenting vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, and weight.
• Preparing treatment rooms and assisting providers during patient examinations.
• Maintaining accurate patient documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring comfort, privacy, and professionalism.
• Communicating effectively with patients, providers, and fellow team members.
• Maintaining annual competencies and supporting a safe, efficient clinical environment.
• Performing additional duties as assigned to support the success of the practice.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program preferred.
• One year of patient care experience preferred.

Required Certifications

Candidates must hold one of the following certifications:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Through one of these nationally recognized organizations:

• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• MedCA
• National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Additional Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to accurately observe patients and follow detailed clinical procedures.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)

Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)

Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)

Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)

Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)

Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)

Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)

Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)

Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)

Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)

Ability to perform \"pinching\" operations. (Frequent)

Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)

Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)

Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)

Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)

Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)

Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)

Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)

Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)

Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force are needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force are required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)

Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)

Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)

Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)

Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)

Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)

Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)

Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)

Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)

*(Selected Positions) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)

*(Selected Positions) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions).

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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