Certified Medical Assistant
Company: MUSC
Location: West Columbia
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary The Certified Medical Assistant 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.
Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker
Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001880 MCP - Columbia Orthopedics
Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-20 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Work Shift Job Description The Certified Medical Assistant 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.
Additional Job Description High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year
of patient care experience preferred. Must be certified through
American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of
Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA),
National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP), Medical
Career Assessments (MedCA), National Center for Competency Testing
(NCCT), 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. 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in
the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment
authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information
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