Medical Assistant (MCP)

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

17h

About The Position

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. The Medical Assistant performs assigned patient care activities and related administrative duties under direct supervision of Providers and Office Manager. Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned after competency is established.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
6 months of experience in a patient care setting
Basic computer skills required
Annual competencies are required to be maintained
Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of patient care procedures and ability to make accurate physical observation of patients.
Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
If you do not have your current BLS you will be required to complete a course offered by MUSC.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in a science or health-related field can be substituted for the required experience

Responsibilities

Interviews patients
Measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record.
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.