Medical Office Assistant

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical insurance

FREE employee dental insurance

Vision insurance starting around $6/月

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Optional term life insurance starting

Job summary

MUSC Health in Columbia Northeast Neurosurgery Office is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to support clinicians and staff. You will handle patient check-in, registration and checkout, and manage appointment scheduling to ensure smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, basic customer service experience, and familiarity with hospital information systems. This on-site role offers a stable daytime schedule and opportunities for growth within MUSC Health.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some customer service experience preferred.
• Previous exposure to hospital information systems or word processing is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to assist patients and staff efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses with patient care in a clinical support role.
• Manage patient check-in, registration and checkout processes for new and established patients.
• Schedule appointments and assist patients and visitors with questions and concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hospital information systems

Job description

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.

Job Description Summary

At MUSC Health, we believe your career should support your life—not compete with it. That’s why this opportunity offers an exceptional combination of meaningful work, outstanding benefits, and the work-life balance you’ve been looking for.

We're looking far an outstanding medical office assistant in our Columbia Northeast Neurosurgery Office!

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

CC001861 MCP - Columbia NE Neurosurg Gatewy

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

The Medical Office Assistant serves in a working clinical support role for physicians. Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses with patient care. Responsible for patient check-in, registration and check out processes for new and established patients. Schedule appointments and assist all patients and visitors with questions, concerns and issues.

Why Columbia?

As South Carolina’s capital city, Columbia offers the best of both worlds; a thriving healthcare community with the charm and affordability of a welcoming Southern city. From its vibrant downtown and diverse dining scene to Lake Murray, the River walk, and easy access to Charleston, Charlotte, and the mountains, Columbia is an exceptional place to live, work, and grow your career.

Additional Job Description

High school diploma or equivalent (GED), with 1 year of customer service experience. Ability to interpret and apply financial procedures and regulations preferred. Previous experience with hospital information systems or word processing preferred.

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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