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Medical Assistants in South Carolina

Medical assistants perform both administrative and clinical tasks in healthcare settings, working under physician supervision. They handle duties like scheduling appointments, managing medical records, and processing insurance information, alongside clinical work such as recording vital signs and patient histories In South Carolina the median pay is $41,160 a year, 10% below the national median of $45,690.

$41,160median pay in South Carolina, per year
$37,290–$46,950middle half earn
12,110employed in South Carolina
$45,690U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Carolina

995open roles like this on employer career sites, 25 in South Carolina or remote
52employers hiring
555posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in South Carolina and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Social PerceptivenessActive ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringCoordinationService Orientation

Knowledge areas

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsEducation and Training

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Licenses and training in South Carolina

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O*NET-SOC 31-9092.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Carolina, annual.