Medical Office Assistant-Lugoff (Primary Care)

Job Description Summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina. Provide administrative coverage at the front desk of the Clinic including monitoring the clinic appointment line to include scheduling appointments for clients from outside medical, hospital, correction systems. Answer multiline telephones. Take payments from clients for clinical services. Complete client registration, and documentation. Schedule interpreters for clients. Retrieve billing charges.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Monday-Friday Predictable daytime schedule
• Weekends free
• Better work-life balance
• Generous 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.
• 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

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001827 MCP - Kershaw SHP-Lugoff Primary Care Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Job Description As a Medical Office Assistant you'll:

• Provide constant and efficient operations of the physician medical office.
• Duties to include scheduling, patient registration, telephone triage, medical records, billing, and collections.
• Coordinate and participate in a variety of duties associated with daily clinic preparation process, patient identification, patient check in/out, charge posting, cash management and patient appointment scheduling.
• Position also involves customer service, message distribution, ancillary scheduling and preparation, and referrals management.

Why Lugoff?

Lugoff, South Carolina offers small-town charm with convenient access to Camden and Columbia. With a welcoming community, an affordable cost of living, and easy access to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation, Lugoff is a great place to live, work, and build your career while making a difference in the local community.

Additional Job Description Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalency plus one year of patient care experience in a health care facility; or a Certified Nursing Assistant; or successful completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course at an accredited institution or equivalent training; or EMT or Paramedic certification; or a Bachelor's degree.

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.

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