Certified Medical Assistant PRN (MCP)

Medical University of South Carolina • Santee, CA

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About The Position

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP), an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), provides healthcare to patients throughout South Carolina’s rural health network. The Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities that support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and help achieve desired outcomes. Under a physician’s direction, the assistant supports patient examinations and treatment.

The assistant interviews patients, measures and records vital signs, and enters information in patients’ medical records. The role also prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations. The position reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Basic computer skills are required, and annual competencies must be maintained.

The role requires the ability to understand and follow detailed instructions for therapeutic procedures, make accurate physical observations of patients, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the specified medical assistant certification and current BLS qualification. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program and one year of patient care experience are preferred.

This is a PRN employee position with 19 scheduled weekly hours. The job description identifies rotating shifts and the possibility of overtime as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification through AMT, AAMA, NHA, MedCA, or NAHP as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), as applicable.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS): AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to understand and implement detailed instructions for therapeutic procedures.
• Ability to make accurate physical observations of patients.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, reaching, bending, standing, walking, and performing fine and gross motor tasks.
• Ability to maintain specified corrected vision, hearing, tactile, and olfactory functions; distinguish colors and perceive depth; and qualify physically for respirator use initially and as required.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations and work in a latex-safe environment.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• One year of patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients.
• Measure vital signs, including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Record or enter information in patients’ medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Assist with examination and treatment of patients under a physician’s direction.
• Maintain required annual competencies.
• Make accurate physical observations of patients and follow detailed instructions in performing therapeutic procedures.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED