Job Description

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. 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. Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: 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. Benefits include 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, and certification incentive program. Physical requirements include ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working from elevated areas, confined spaces, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, performing gross motor activities, firm grasping, reaching overhead and in all directions, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs unassisted, maintaining vision and hearing acuity, performing repetitive motions, and working rotating shifts and overtime as required. Ability to work in a latex safe environment and maintain tactile and olfactory sensory functions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required.

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