Paramedic - NC

CaroMont Health•Cherryville, NC

About The Position

The Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Paramedic works within their credentialed scope of practice. The role prepares patients and equipment for examinations and procedures, maintains exam rooms and clinical areas, handles patient and pharmacy phone messages, and accurately collects and prepares laboratory specimens and requisitions. It also schedules referrals and procedures and obtains required authorizations. Based on training and experience, the role prepares for and performs radiology diagnostics, including X-rays, and maintains patient confidentiality. The position may also provide front-office clerical support, including workers’ compensation verification, answering phones, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, obtaining prior authorizations, and scheduling procedures or diagnostic tests. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is offered for LPNs.

Requirements

Medical Assistant: High school diploma or equivalent.
Medical Assistant: BLS certification required.
Medical Assistant: Current credentialing must be maintained with one of the listed organizations: AAMA-CMA, AMT-RMA, NCCT-NCMA, NHA-CCMA, NHCWA, ARMA, NAHP, NRMA, or NCMA-RCMA.
LPN: Current license to practice in North Carolina or South Carolina, depending on the practice location.
LPN: Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
LPN: BLS certification required.
Paramedic: High school diploma or equivalent.
Paramedic: BLS certification required.
Paramedic: Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic program.
Paramedic: Current EMT-Paramedic certification.
All role tracks: Successfully complete the approved Medical Group competency assessment within 8 weeks of hire.

Nice To Haves

LPN: Previous medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients and equipment for examinations and procedures.
Maintain examination rooms and clinical areas.
Return phone messages to patients, pharmacies, and others.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and requisitions accurately.
Schedule referrals and procedures and obtain authorizations.
Prepare and perform radiology diagnostics, including X-rays, based on training and experience.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Provide front-office clerical support as needed, including workers’ compensation verification, answering phones, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, obtaining prior authorizations, and scheduling procedures or diagnostic tests.