Certified Medical Assistant-Certified II - Ultrasound Procedural Area

Certified Medical Assistant-Certified II - Ultrasound Procedural Area

Charleston, South Carolina

Healthcare Support

Clinical & Research Support Services

Full Time

Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Job Description Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant II reports to the Ultrasound Supervisor.

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC000737 CHS - Ultrasound (Main)

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Grade: Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Job Description

The Certified Medical Assistant II reports to the Ultrasound Supervisor. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Medical Assistant 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.

Additional Job Description

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assistant program with six months of CMA/RMA experience required. Must be certified through the American Medical Technologist (AMT) or American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or National Health Career Association (NHA) or MedCA as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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