Certified Medical Assistant — Growth & Patient-Centered Care

ACHE; Kingstree (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

MUSC seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining vitals, assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications per protocol, coordinating lab tests, and managing documentation in the EHR.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, compassionate, collaborative, and committed to high-quality, culturally competent care.

Qualifications

• CMA or RMA certification required as part of credentialing.
• BLS and CPR certifications required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Proficiency in EHR systems such as Epic expected.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for examinations, obtaining vital signs and documenting in the EHR.
• Assist providers during examinations and minor procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, EKGs, point-of-care testing, and vaccine administration per policies.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and ensure infection control standards.
• Coordinate patient flow: scheduling, confirming, and following up on tests and referrals.
• Document care in the EHR and maintain HIPAA/privacy compliance.
• Educate patients on visit instructions, meds, and follow-up resources.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to support patient-centered care.

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

CPR certification

Certification in phlebotomy (preferred)

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system proficiency (Epic)

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

MUSC seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining vitals, assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications per protocol, coordinating lab tests, and managing documentation in the EHR.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, compassionate, collaborative, and committed to high-quality, culturally competent care.