Paramedic - NC

CaroMont Health•Gastonia, NC

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Paramedic works within their credentialed scope of practice. The role prepares patients and equipment for examinations and procedures, maintains examination rooms and clinical areas, responds to patient and pharmacy messages, and accurately collects and prepares laboratory specimens and requisitions. The position schedules referrals and procedures and obtains required authorizations. Based on training and experience, the employee prepares and performs radiology diagnostics, including X-rays, and maintains patient confidentiality. The role may also provide front-office clerical support, such as verifying workers’ compensation, 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 the 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 LPN applicants.

Responsibilities

Work within the credentialed scope of practice.
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 required authorizations.
Prepare and perform radiology diagnostics (X-rays) based on training and experience.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
May provide front-office clerical support, including workers’ compensation verification, answering phones, scheduling appointments, referrals, prior authorizations, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
Complete the approved Medical Group competency assessment within 8 weeks of hire.