Certified Medical Assistant - Midlands Float pool; MCP

Job Description Summary

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 Certified Medical Assistant performs multi‑skilled activities to support a decentralized patient‑centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Employee

Regular

CC001867 MCP - Columbia-Administration

Hourly

Health‑22

40

Day

This is a float pool position that will require traveling to different locations with flexibility.

Midland locations: Columbia, Kershaw, Elgin, Blythewood, Lugoff, Lexington, Camden and areas in between.

The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), recording or inputting information to patient medical records, and preparing treatment rooms for patient examinations.

Basic computer skills required. Annual competencies must be maintained. Must understand and implement detailed instructions in therapeutic procedures and make accurate physical observations of patients. Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.

• Certified through the American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Health Career Association (NHA), MedCA, National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required: certification from AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

• 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

Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working indoors, outside in temperature extremes, from elevated areas, in confined/cramped spaces, kneeling positions, bending, twisting at the waist, squatting, performing pinching, gross motor activities with fingers and hands, firm grasp, fine manipulation, reaching overhead, repetitive motions, using both legs for balance, reaching in all directions, lifting and carrying 50 lb unassisted, lifting 50 lb from 36 in to floor, lifting 36 in to overhead 25 lb, exerting up to 50 lb of force, maintaining 20/40 vision corrected, visual recognition, color discrimination, depth perception, peripheral vision, hearing acuity, coping with stressful situations, rotating shifts, overtime as required, latex safe environment, tactile sense, olfactory function (selected positions), respirator use (as required).

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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