Medical Assistant I, II, or III

CaroMont Health; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CaroMont Health in Gastonia, NC is seeking a Medical Assistant I to work within the credentialed scope of practice, assisting the care team and supporting the clinical and front-office operations.

The MA I will prepare patients for exams, maintain exam rooms, collect lab specimens, schedule referrals, obtain authorizations, and ensure patient confidentiality while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS required.
• Must maintain credentialing with listed certifying organizations: CMA/AMT/NCCT/NHA/NAHP/ARMA/NRMA/NCMA-RCMA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for exams and procedures.
• Maintain exam rooms and clinical areas.
• Return phone messages to patients, pharmacies, etc.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens and requisitions.
• Schedule referrals and procedures and obtain authorizations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and support the care team.

Skills

Customer service

Medical office administration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Summary: Medical Assistant (MA) I 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. Maintains patient confidentiality. Supports and functions under the direction of the care team with various office and clinical duties to keep the healthcare practice running efficiently. This includes tasks such as patient intake at office visit, exceptional patient care, documentation, vaccine and medication administration, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides front office support duties including, but not limited to: greeting and welcoming patients, providing excellent customer service both in-person and over the phone, collecting co-payments, scheduling appointments, updating missing patient demographics, obtaining referrals and pre-certifications, and other clerical duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. BLS required. 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), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA) or National Certification Medical Association-Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist ( NCMA-RCMA) .Successful completion of approved Medical Group competency assessment within 8 weeks of hire.