What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Healthcare Support Role position at MUSC?
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is a leading healthcare provider within the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) network. Our team offers exceptional patient-centered care throughout rural South Carolina.
Job Summary
This role as a Certified Medical Assistant supports a decentralized approach to patient care, working collaboratively with physicians to achieve desired outcomes.
About the Role
As a key member of our Outpatient Clinic team, you will be responsible for:
- Interviewing patients and collecting vital signs
- Preparing treatment rooms for examinations
- Utilizing basic computer skills to input information into patients' medical records
Requirements and Qualifications
To be successful in this position, you will need:
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited medical assisting program, preferably with one year of patient care experience
- Certification through the American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Health career Association (NHA), MedCA, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent organization
Benefits and Perks
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employer-sponsored retirement plan
- Paid time off and extended sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance 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
Physical Requirements
This role requires the ability to:
- Perform job functions while standing and sitting
- Walk and climb stairs
- Work from elevated areas
- Work in confined/cramped spaces
- Perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands
- Reach overhead
- Use lower extremities for balance and coordination
- Lift and carry 50 lbs unassisted
- Maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or both
