Certified Medical Assistant - PRN (MCP)

MUSC Health; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan

Paid time off and extended sick leave

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance plan options

Continuous professional and clinical training

Competitive pay

Annual Merit Increase

Well-being resources

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee perks and discounts

Employee referral program

Flexible schedule options

Certification incentive program

Job summary

MUSC Health is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant in Beaufort, SC. The role focuses on supporting patient care, including measuring vital signs and preparing treatment rooms. Candidates should have a high school diploma, completing an accredited medical assisting program is preferred, alongside required certifications like CCMA. Benefits include health plans, retirement options, and flexible schedules. Join a dedicated team committed to providing quality healthcare in a rural setting.

Qualifications

• One year of patient-care experience preferred.
• Must be certified as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Measures vital signs and records information.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examination.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Patient observation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program

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

PRN

Cost Center

CC004931 MCP – Beaufort Vascular Surgery

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

19

Job Description

The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Interacts with patients, measures vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information into patients’ medical record. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Basic computer skills required. Annual competencies are required to be maintained. Requires ability to understand and implement detailed instructions in therapeutic procedures and to make accurate physical observations 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 leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Disability insurance plan options
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive pay
• Annual Merit Increase
• Well‑being resources
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral program
• Flexible schedule options
• Certification incentive program

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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