Certified Medical Assistant (MCP)

Medical University of South Carolina•Santee, CA

About The Position

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP), an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina, provides healthcare to patients throughout South Carolina’s rural health network. The Certified Medical Assistant supports a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and assists with patient examinations and treatment under the direction of a physician. The role reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager and includes interviewing patients, measuring and recording vital signs, entering information in medical records, and preparing examination rooms. The position requires basic computer skills, maintaining annual competencies, following detailed instructions for therapeutic procedures, making accurate physical observations, and communicating effectively in writing and verbally.

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 through the American Heart Association or a 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 and make accurate physical observations of patients.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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 patient information into medical records.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Assist with patient examinations and treatment under the direction of a physician.
Maintain required annual competencies.