Medical Assistant (MCP)

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible schedule options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care under supervision. This role involves interviewing patients, recording vital signs, and preparing treatment rooms. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and at least 6 months of related experience.

Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and tuition reimbursement. This position ensures a supportive work environment with continuous training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 6 months of experience in a patient care setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• Capacity to understand and implement detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination.
• Report to the Office Manager.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP), part of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout South Carolina.

Job Description Summary

The Medical Assistant performs assigned patient care activities and related administrative duties under direct supervision of providers and the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned after competency is established.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant reports to the Office Manager.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records or inputs information into the patients' medical record.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Performs patient care activities and related administrative duties under direct supervision and following competency establishment.
• Maintains basic computer skills and completes annual competencies.
• Follows detailed instructions for patient care procedures and communicates effectively verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in a patient care setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a science or health-related field may substitute for the required experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred; if not held, must complete an MUSC‑offered course.
• Capacity to understand and implement detailed instructions and perform accurate physical observation of patients.

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, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working from elevated or confined spaces.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, kneel, and reach overhead.
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands, and to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted and to lift objects from the floor or up to 36 inches unassisted.
• Ability to sustain up to 50 lbs of force for lifting or pushing tasks.
• Visual and hearing acuity requirements, including corrected vision 20/40 and depth perception.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and in a latex‑safe environment.
• Ability to use respirator 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.

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 visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees.