Medical Assistant/LPN/Paramedic - NC
About The Position
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
- High school diploma or equivalent (MA/Paramedic)
- BLS required (MA/LPN/Paramedic)
- Must have and maintain current credentialing with American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA-CMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT-RMA), National Center for Competency Training (NCCT-NCMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA-CCMA), National Healthcare Workers Association (NHCWA), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) or National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA) (MA)
- Successful completion of approved Medical Group competency assessment within 8 weeks of hire (MA/LPN/Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical Nurse with current license to practice in NC or SC (dependent on the practice#s location) required (LPN)
- Graduate of an Accredited School of practical nursing required (LPN)
- Completion of Emergency Medical Technician # Paramedic program (Paramedic)
- Current certification as EMT-Paramedic (Paramedic)
Nice To Haves
- Previous medical office experience preferred (LPN)
Responsibilities
- 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
