Certified Medical Assistant-PRN (MCP)

Medical University of South Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible schedule options

Competitive pay

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Carolina is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient-centered care. The role involves interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and maintaining medical records. Candidates must have a high school diploma and complete an accredited medical program. Required certifications include BLS and AMT or AAMA credentials. This position offers competitive pay, healthcare benefits, and flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• Preferably one year of patient care experience in a clinical setting.
• Basic computer skills required to input patient information.
• Certification and current Basic Life Support (BLS) card necessary.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Record patient information accurately in medical records.

Skills

Patient care experience

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

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

CC001831 MCP - Kershaw Urgent Care At Elgin

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

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 leave
• Paid 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

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