Certified Medical Assistant- James Island Family M
Company: MUSC
Location: Charleston
Posted on: March 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary University Family Medicine – Ellis Oak
provides comprehensive family medicine services conveniently
located in James Island. Our team is dedicated to delivering
high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals and families at
every stage of life—from newborns to grandparents. As part of the
Medical University of South Carolina academic health system, our
physicians combine clinical expertise with the latest advancements
in academic medicine to support the health and well-being of our
community. Patients receive care from a collaborative team that
includes physicians, nurses, technicians, resident physicians,
medical students, and support staff, all working together to
provide coordinated and compassionate care. Entity Medical
University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker
Sub-Type? Regular Cost Center CC000443 CHS - Family Medicine James
Island (Offsite) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 Scheduled
Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job
Description CMA Minimum Training and Education : High school
diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical
assisting program with one year of patient care experience
preferred. CMA Required Licensure and/or Certifications (One
Required): American Medical Technologist (AMT) American Association
of Medical Assistants (AAMA) National Health career Association
(NHA) MedCA as a Certified Clinical & Administrative Medical
Assistant (MA1) National Association for Health Professionals
(NAHP), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). LPN I
Minimum Training and Education: Graduate from an accredited
Practical Nurse program. Licensed as an LPN within the state of
South Carolina or a compact state. LPN Required Licensure,
Certifications, Registrations: Current South Carolina LPN License
or compact state license. Current American Heart Association (AHA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS
for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Additional Job
Description Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions
while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while
sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while
walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability
to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in
temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated
areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling
positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and
perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching"
operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities
with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm
grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform
fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to
reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions
with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to
fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities
for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all
directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs.
from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to
lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up
to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100
lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of
force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required
from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push
a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is
required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability
to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or
at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate
between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine
distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
(Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor
movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful
situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts.
(Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability
to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to
maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected
Positons) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
(Continuous) *(Selected Positons) *Ability to be qualified
physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
(Continuous) (Selected Positions)* 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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