Certified Medical Assistant (MCP)-Elgin

musc; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 PTO days starting year 1

Affordable medical insurance

Free employee dental insurance

Vision insurance low-cost

5.15% employer-funded retirement

401(k), 403(b) & 457 plans

Short & long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant I in Elgin to support outpatient clinic operations under RN supervision. The successful candidate will interview patients, measure vitals, and assist with examinations and treatments, ensuring accurate charting and efficient patient flow.

This position offers a daytime schedule, Mon-Fri, with a focus on patient-centered care, clinical support, and ongoing professional development within MUSC Health networks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program is preferred.
• Certification as CCMA, CMA, NAHP, NCCT or equivalent is required.
• Current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information in the medical record.
• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Prepares examination rooms for patient visits.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Interviewing patients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assisting program

CCMA/CMA/NHA/NAHP/NCCT certification

Current BLS certification

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Employer

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.

Job Title

Certified Medical Assistant I

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

Paid Time Off

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

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

Company Details

• Entity
• MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
• Worker Type
• Employee
• Worker Sub-Type
• Regular
• Cost Center
• CC001825 MCP - Kershaw SHP-Elgin Primary Care
• Pay Rate Type
• Hourly
• Pay Grade
• Health-21
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
• 40
• Work Shift

Job Description

The Certified Medical Assistant I reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, 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. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Job Description

Why Elgin?

Nestled just outside Columbia, Elgin offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Enjoy a welcoming community, an easy commute, excellent schools, and quick access to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation-all while working close to South Carolina's capital city.

Benefits

• 31 Days of PTO to start
• Affordable Medical Insurance
• FREE Employee Dental Insurance
• Low‑Cost Vision Insurance
• 5.15% Employer‑Funded Retirement (no employee contribution required)
• 401(k), 403(b) & 457 Retirement Plans
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Optional Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Growth Across MUSC Health
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts & Wellness Programs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing and sitting. Ability to perform job functions while walking and climb stairs. Ability to work from elevated areas. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Ability to bend and twist at the waist. Ability to squat and perform job functions. Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. Ability to reach overhead. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. Ability to reach in all directions. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. 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 pu