Certified Medical Assistant (MCP)

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the MUSC Community Physicians network. The role supports a patient-centered care model, interviewing patients, taking vital signs, and entering data into the medical record under the direction of a physician.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited CMA program, and BLS certification; a CCMA/CMA/NAHP credential is preferred. Schedule is 40 hours weekly with hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• One year of patient care experience preferred.
• Certification as CCMA/CMA/NAHP or equivalent; current BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records data in the medical record; prepares exam rooms.
• Assists in examination and treatment under physician direction; uses basic computer skills and maintains competencies.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interaction

Medical records input

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Clinical support

Education

High school diploma

Certified Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

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.

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

CC001780 MCP - Chester Ortho & Sports Medicine

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

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 leavePaid 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

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

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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