Medical Assistant/LPN/Paramedic - Belmont location
About The Position
This position is intended for Belmont Medical Office Building, but you will remain in your current position until confirmed by the manager at 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.
Requirements
- Medical Assistant: High school diploma or equivalent. BLS required. Current credentialing (certification/registration). Must maintain credentialing with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA-CMA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT-RMA). If employed prior to 3-1-2013 and credentialed with the 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 a current license to practice in NC or SC (dependent on the practice#s location) required. Graduation of an accredited school of practical nursing is required. BLS required.
- Paramedic: High school diploma or equivalent. BLS required. Completion of Emergency Medical Technician # Paramedic program. Current certification as EMT-Paramedic.
Nice To Haves
- LPN: Previous medical office experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
