Medical Assistant

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Charleston, SC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support physicians and nurses in a fast-paced academic medical environment. The CMA will room patients, obtain vital signs, collect histories, and prepare patients for exams and procedures.

Responsibilities include administering injections, performing point-of-care tests, documenting care in the EHR, and coordinating patient flow through scheduling and referrals, all while upholding safety and high

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant with knowledge of clinical procedures and EHR documentation.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a high-volume setting.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and collect medical histories.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
• Administer injections and perform point-of-care tests according to established protocols.
• Assist with minor procedures as directed.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Coordinate patient flow by scheduling appointments and managing referrals.
• Maintain a patient-centered approach that reflects compassion, inclusion, and innovation.
• Ensure patient safety, compliance with policies, and excellent service standards.

Skills

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Medical histories

Patient scheduling

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) supports physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced academic medical environment.

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and collect medical histories.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
• Administer injections and perform point-of-care tests according to established protocols.
• Assist with minor procedures as directed.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Coordinate patient flow by scheduling appointments and managing referrals.
• Maintain a patient-centered approach that reflects compassion, inclusion, and innovation.
• Ensure patient safety, compliance with policies, and excellent service standards.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant with knowledge of clinical procedures and EHR documentation.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a high-volume setting.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and quality patient care.