Certified Medical Assistant I

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.

At MUSC Health, we believe your career should support your life—not compete with it. That’s why this opportunity offers an exceptional combination of meaningful work, outstanding benefits, and the work-life balance you’ve been looking for.

We are looking for a Certified Medical Assistant in our Heart and Vascular Surgery office in Columbia, South Carolina!

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
🕒 Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Predictable daytime schedule
Evenings and weekends free
Better work-life balance

🌴 Generous Paid Time Off
31 days beginning your first year
33 days after four years
38 days after eight years

🏥 Outstanding Benefits
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

💼 Retirement Benefits That Work for You
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.
Additional retirement savings options include:
401(k)
403(b)
457 Plan

📚 Grow Your Career
Tuition reimbursement
Certification bonus opportunities
Continuing education
Professional development
Opportunities to grow across MUSC Health throughout South Carolina

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004260 MCP - Vascular Surgery Columbia DT

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

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.

Why Columbia?

As South Carolina’s capital city, Columbia offers the best of both worlds; a thriving healthcare community with the charm and affordability of a welcoming Southern city. From its vibrant downtown and diverse dining scene to Lake Murray, the River walk, and easy access to Charleston, Charlotte, and the mountains, Columbia is an exceptional place to live, work, and grow your career.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

If you’re ready to build a career that combines innovation, compassion, and purpose, we invite you to apply today and become part of the MUSC Health team.

• 31 Days of PTO in Year 1

• Affordable Medical Insurance

• FREE Employee Dental Insurance

• Low-Cost Vision Insurance

• 5.15% Employer-Funded Retirement (no employee contribution required)

• 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

• Stable 8am to 5pm work schedule

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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