Certified Medical Assistant; MCP-Elgin

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.

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-21

40

The Certified Medical Assistant I reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, 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. 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.

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), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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.

• 31 Days of PTO to start
• Affordable Medical Insurance
• FREE Employee Dental Insurance
• Low-Cost Vision Insurance
• 5.15% Employer-Funded Retirement
• 401(k), 403(b) & 457 Retirement Plans
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Optional Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Growth Across MUSC Health
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts & Wellness Programs

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