Certified Medical Assistant

Medical University of South Carolina • Florence, AL

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About The Position

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP), an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina, provides healthcare to patients across South Carolina’s rural health network. The Certified Medical Assistant II reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role performs multi-skilled activities that support decentralized, patient-centered care and desired patient outcomes. The assistant helps examine and treat patients under a physician’s direction, interviews patients, measures and records vital signs, enters information in medical records, and prepares examination rooms.

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) certification: AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and help achieve desired outcomes.
• Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under a physician’s direction.
• Interview patients.
• Measure vital signs, including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Record or enter patient information into medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED