Certified Medical Assistant

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.

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.

Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Predictable daytime schedule

Evenings and weekends free

Better work-life balance

31 days beginning your first year

33 days after four years

38 days after eight years

Affordable medical insurance

FREE employee dental insurance

Vision insurance starting around $6/month

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Optional term life insurance starting around $0.40/month

MUSC Community Physicians contributes 5.15% of your eligible salary directly into your SHARP retirement account.

The best part? That contribution comes from MUSC—not your paycheck. You are not required to contribute your own money to receive the employer contribution.

401(k)

403(b)

457 Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Certification bonus opportunities

Continuing education

Professional development

Opportunities to grow across MUSC Health throughout South Carolina

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Employee

Regular

CC001825 MCP - Kershaw SHP-Elgin Primary Care

Hourly

Health-25

40

The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. 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. 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 therapeutic procedures and ability to make accurate physical observation 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.

Must be certified through the American Medical Technologist (AMT) or American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or National Health career Association (NHA) or MedCA as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, 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.

Why Elgin?

Nestled just outside Columbia, Elgin offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Enjoy a welcoming community, an easy commute, excellent schools, and quick access to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation—all while working close to South Carolina’s capital city.

• Affordable Medical Insurance
• FREE Employee Dental Insurance
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