Certified Medical Assistant
Lilac Health·Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Lilac Health·Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
The Medical Assistant is responsible for preparing exam rooms, performing clinical testing and lab draws, and maintaining clinic inventory. Additionally, they provide direct patient care and support while assisting with office flow and scheduling.
Located within minutes of historic Charleston, South Carolina, and its many beaches, Charleston Birth Place is the only CABC-accredited CNM freestanding birth center in South Carolina.
Our maternity services include extended prenatal care appointments, labor support, water birth, and frequent postpartum follow-up. Through our Nest program, we offer in-house chiropractic care, pelvic floor PT, mental health counseling, IBCLC consulting, and a variety of classes and support groups. Our wellness services include annual exams, contraception, IUD placement, gynecological problem visits, and preconception planning.
If you are interested in joining a practice that values midwife autonomy, shared decision-making, and physiologic birth please join us in sunny Charleston, SC.
We are looking for a Full-Time Medical Assistant for Charleston Birth Place.
Job Expectations: Prepare exam rooms while assisting providers during appointments Perform lab draws and other clinical testing Maintain clinic inventory Job Requirements: Medical Assistant certification required Ability to communicate well both orally and verbally with staff and patients.
Able to work well in stressful situations with all types of patients.
Able to anticipate needs of CNM, patient and family.
Provides direct patient care according to approved policy and procedures.
Provides educational, emotional, and physical support to patients and families.
Maintains an effective communication link with patients, families, and staff.
Works collaboratively with outside agencies to provide care to patients.
Is familiar with referral agencies and their services.
Shares ideas with supervisor to improve the efficiency and care provided in the birth center.
Shares in the duties to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the birth center.
Attends and participates in meetings as needed or requested by supervisor.
Attend a minimum of 3 of the quarterly emergency drills annually and 2 fire/disaster drills annually.
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
Assist with clinic duties during office hours as patient needs allow.
This may include assisting with office flow, answering phones and scheduling clients.
Performs other tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Pay: Starting at $19.00 per hour Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm Comprehensive Health Insurance: Health insurance benefits for full-time employees with an option to add family coverage. Paid Time Off: 4 week We look forward to reviewing your application!!! Please reach out to paige@lilac.health if you have any questions.
A Medical Assistant certification is required along with the ability to communicate effectively and work well in stressful situations. Candidates must be able to provide emotional and physical support to patients and collaborate with outside agencies.
Market context
Certified Medical Assistant roles in South Carolina are commonly tied to outpatient clinics, physician offices, and other patient-facing settings that need dependable support for rooming, vitals, documentation, and coordination. Competition often centers on certification, strong communication, and comfort with medical office systems, since employers typically prefer candidates who can work efficiently with patients and staff. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, and confirm any preferred experience before applying.