Medical Assistant (MCP)

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full 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

Wellbeing resources

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee perks and discounts

Employee referral program

Flexible schedule options

Certification incentive program

Job summary

MUSC Health in Columbia, SC, is looking for a Medical Assistant to provide healthcare services within its rural health network. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and preparing examination rooms under the supervision of providers.

Offering competitive pay and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement, the ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, relevant experience, and effective communication skills. Full-time work is required in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in a patient care setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Maintains annual competencies.

Skills

Patient care skills

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a science or health-related field

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 Medical Assistant performs assigned patient care activities and related administrative duties under direct supervision of Providers and Office Manager. Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned after competency is established.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001875 MCP - Columbia Heart Columbia DT

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

• The Medical Assistant reports to the Office 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 patient care 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
• 6 months of experience in a patient care setting
• A bachelor’s degree in a science or health-related field can be substituted for the required experience

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred, 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.
• If you do not have your current BLS you will be required to complete a course offered by MUSC.

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; walking and climb stairs; work from elevated areas; confined spaces; kneeling; bend and twist; squat; gross motor activities with fingers and hands; firm grasping; reach overhead; repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders; use lower extremities for balance and coordination; reach all directions; lift and carry 50 lbs unassisted; lift/lower objects 50 lbs from floor 36 inches unassisted; lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs; exert up to 50 lbs of force; maintain 20/40 vision, hearing acuity, fine motor movements; handle stressful situations; work rotating shifts, overtime; latex safe environment; tactile sensory functions; good olfactory function; qualified for respirator use initially and as required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees