Certified Medical Assistant (MCP)-Elgin

C018 MUSC Community Physicians (MCP); United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 Days of PTO

Affordable Medical Insurance

Free Employee Dental Insurance

Low-Cost Vision Insurance

Employer-Funded Retirement 5.15%

401(k)/403(b)/457 Plan

Short & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development

Career Growth Across MUSC Health

Job summary

The Certified Medical Assistant I at MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) provides multi-skilled support to a decentralized, patient-centered care model. Under RN supervision, you will assist with patient interviews, vitals, and room preparation for examinations and treatments.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited medical assisting program, and active BLS certification. Certification from AMT/AAMA/NHA/MedCA is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height) and records data in the medical record.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination and supports examination and treatment under physician direction.
• Performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to care and achieve outcomes.

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 outcomes. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.

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 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

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 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 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.
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as 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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Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. 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. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.