Certified Medical Assistant- Cardiology

Sign-on bonus available up to $2,500

Location: Okatie, SC.  Travel between 3 clinics- Hilton Head, Okatie and Beaufort, SC (rarely)

Bring your passion for patient care to Novant Health, where innovation, compassion, and teamwork drive everything we do. As a Certified Medical Assistant, you'll coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality/cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
  

  • Candidates will provide proof of current certification from one of the approved certifying registries including: • CMA with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) • CCMA with the National Health Career Association (NHA) • RMA with the American Medical Technologists (AMT) • American Registry of Medical Assistants (NHCWA) • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) • National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) • American Allied Health (AAH) RMA with the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA). If a candidate is not currently certified, they must obtain certification or registration by the end of the sixth month of their hire and sign an education agreement.

  • Licensure/Certification:
    • Current certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire as CMA, RMA or CCMA, required.
    • Current State Drivers License (Palliative Care Only), required.
  • Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.

Clinical Duties

• Take and record patient vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.)

• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures

• Assist physicians during exams and minor surgeries

• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens (e.g., blood, urine)

• Perform basic laboratory tests

• Administer medications and injections as directed by a physician

• Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs)

• Remove sutures or change dressings

• Sterilize and maintain medical instruments and exam rooms

Administrative Duties

• Schedule patient appointments

• Check patients in and out

• Verify insurance information and process billing or coding tasks

• Manage medical records and ensure HIPAA compliance

• Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and relay messages

• Handle correspondence, such as referrals or test results

Patient Care & Communication

• Educate patients about medications, treatments, and healthy lifestyle choices

• Provide emotional support and ensure patient comfort

• Coordinate follow-up care or referrals to specialists

Regulatory & Professional Responsibilities

• Follow OSHA and infection control standards

• Maintain certification and participate in continuing education

• Ensure confidentiality and ethical conduct in all patient interactions