Medical Assistant/LPN/Paramedic - Belmont location - CaroMont Health

***This position is intended for Belmont Medical Office Building but you will remain in your current position until confirmed by manager of an appropriate date to allow for adequate orientation/training.

Job Summary: MA/ LPN/ Paramedic to work within the credentialed scope of practice. Prepares patient and equipment for exams/procedures. Maintains exam rooms and clinical area. Returns phone messages to patients, pharmacies, etc. Collects and prepares lab specimens/lab requisitions accurately. Schedules and obtains authorizations for referrals and/or procedures. Prepares and performs radiology diagnostics (x-rays) based upon training and experience. Maintains patient confidentiality. May provide front-office clerical support including but not limited to worker compensation verification, answering phones, scheduling appointments, referrals, obtaining prior authorizations, and scheduling procedures and/or diagnostic tests.

Qualifications:

Medical Assistant: High school diploma or equivalent. BLS required. Current credentialing (certification/registration). Must maintain credentialing with American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA-CMA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT-RMA). If employed prior to 3-1-2013 and credentialed with National Center for Competency Training (NCCT-NCMA) or National Healthcare Association (NHA-CCMA), the organization will recognize those credentials and require they be maintained.

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse with current license to practice in NC or SC (dependent on the practice's location) required. Graduate of an Accredited School of practical nursing required. Previous medical office experience preferred. BLS required.

Paramedic: High school diploma or equivalent. BLS required. Completion of Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic program. Current certification as EMT-Paramedic.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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