Medical Office Assistant — Daytime Hours, Top Benefits

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Predictable schedule

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Free dental

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

MUSC Health seeks a Medical Office Assistant to ensure smooth clinic operations at the front desk. You will schedule appointments, register patients, triage calls, and assist with billing and cash handling in a busy Columbia, SC practice.

Typical duties include managing patient flow, coordinating referrals, and supporting daily clinic prep. A health-care background and strong customer service are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1 year of patient care experience.
• CNA, MA course completion, or equivalent training.
• EMT or Paramedic certification acceptable.
• Bachelor’s degree also qualifies.
• Experience with front desk duties is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, register patients, and manage telephone triage.
• Handle billing, payments, and collections for clinic.
• Coordinate daily clinic prep and check-in/out processes.
• Manage referrals and message distribution.

Skills

Scheduling

Patient registration

Telephone triage

Billing

Customer service

Referrals management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course

EMT or Paramedic certification

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EMR systems

Billing software

Job description

MUSC Health seeks a Medical Office Assistant to ensure smooth clinic operations at the front desk. You will schedule appointments, register patients, triage calls, and assist with billing and cash handling in a busy Columbia, SC practice.

Typical duties include managing patient flow, coordinating referrals, and supporting daily clinic prep. A health-care background and strong customer service are essential for success in this role.