Certified Medical Assistant-Heart & Vascular

C018 MUSC Community Physicians (MCP); United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Free dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Term life insurance

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinics. The CMA will interview patients, measure vital signs, and input data into the medical record. The role requires basic computer skills, room preparation, and effective communication.

Qualification includes a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited medical assisting program, and certification through AMT/AAMA/NAHP/NCCT or MedCA, plus current BLS. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• One year of patient care experience preferred.
• Certification through AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT or MedCA is required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and records information to the medical record.
• Measuring vital signs (pulse, temperature, BP, weight, height).
• Prepares treatment rooms for examinations.
• Maintains basic computer skills and annual competencies.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Vital signs measurement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assisting program

CMA/CCMA or equivalent certification

Current BLS certification

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

• 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

Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001877 MCP - Columbia Heart Laurel St Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

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 effective both verbally and in writing.

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.

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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MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites.

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