Medical Office Assistant

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're looking far an outstanding medical office assistant in our Columbia Northeast Neurosurgery Office!

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

CC001861 MCP - Columbia NE Neurosurg Gatewy

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Medical Office Assistant serves in a working clinical support role for physicians.  Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses with patient care.   Responsible for patient check-in, registration and check out processes for new and established patients.  Schedule appointments and assist all patients and visitors with questions, concerns and issues.

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

High school diploma or equivalent (GED), with 1 year of customer service experience. Ability to interpret and apply financial procedures and regulations preferred. Previous experience with hospital information systems or word processing preferred.

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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