CMA II

Medical University of South Carolina • North Charleston, SC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The EKG CMA reports to the Ambulatory Services Manager and performs EKG testing for all patients scheduled. The EKG CMA is also responsible for ensuring that all completed EKGs are appropriately processed through the MUSE database. Enters appropriate orders for EKGs in the EMR. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the EKG CMA 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• EKG Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs EKG testing for all patients scheduled.
• Ensures that all completed EKGs are appropriately processed through the MUSE database.
• Enters appropriate orders for EKGs in the EMR.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED