Certified Medical Assistant​/LPN

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN to support patient care in an academic clinical setting. This role includes rooming patients, obtaining vitals and histories, administering medications per scope, assisting with procedures, and maintaining accurate EMR documentation. The CMA/LPN will coordinate scheduling and referrals, reinforce patient education, and uphold safety and infection control standards. Working in MUSC's collaborative, inclusive environment, you'll also support learners and contribute to quality improvement in an innovative, research-driven institution.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vitals, histories, and documentation in the EMRAdminister medications and injections per provider orders and scope of practice
• Assist with minor procedures, specimen collection, and diagnostic tests
• Coordinate patient scheduling, referrals, and follow-up communication
• Support providers and learners in an academic clinical setting
• Educate patients on treatments, medications, and self-care
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and infection control standards
• Participate in quality improvement, safety, and compliance initiatives
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care
• Precept or support training of students as appropriate

Required Skills

• Vital signs measurement
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) documentation
• Medication administration
• Phlebotomy and specimen collection
• Injection administration (IM, SQ)
• Basic life support (BLS)
• Clinical triage and patient flow
• Infection control and aseptic technique
• Patient education
• Care coordination and scheduling