Paramedic - NC

CaroMont Health•Shelby, NC

About The Position

The Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Paramedic works within the scope of practice for their credential. The role prepares patients and equipment for examinations and procedures, maintains exam rooms and clinical areas, responds to patient and pharmacy phone messages, and accurately collects and prepares laboratory specimens and requisitions. The employee schedules referrals and procedures and obtains required authorizations. Based on training and experience, the role prepares and performs radiology diagnostics, including x-rays, and maintains patient confidentiality. The role may also provide front-office 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 required.
Medical Assistant: Maintain current credentialing 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 practice location.
LPN: Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
LPN: BLS required.
Paramedic: High school diploma or equivalent.
Paramedic: BLS required.
Paramedic: Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic program.
Paramedic: Current EMT-Paramedic certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical office experience for the LPN role.

Responsibilities

Work within the scope of practice associated with the employee’s credential.
Prepare patients and equipment for examinations and procedures.
Maintain exam rooms and clinical areas.
Return phone messages from patients, pharmacies, and others.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and requisitions accurately.
Schedule referrals and procedures and obtain required authorizations.
Prepare and perform radiology diagnostics, including x-rays, based on training and experience.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
May provide front-office clerical support, including workers’ compensation verification, answering phones, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, obtaining prior authorizations, and scheduling procedures or diagnostic tests.
Complete an approved Medical Group competency assessment within 8 weeks of hire.