Medical Assistant II

CaroMont Health; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CaroMont Health is seeking a Medical Assistant II to contribute to patient care by preparing patients for exams and maintaining clinical areas. In this role, you will provide clerical support, ensure patient confidentiality, and support the care team with essential office duties.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, relevant clinical experience, and mandatory certifications. This position is crucial in delivering compassionate and efficient healthcare services.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant or less with an Associate’s Degree.
• Current certification/registration is mandatory.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and equipment for exams/procedures.
• Maintain exam rooms and clinical area.
• Provide front office support and exceptional customer service.

Skills

Clinical experience

BLS certification

Patient care

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting

Job description

At CaroMont Health, we believe the cure for “common medicine” is uncommon compassion. We know that the most powerful aspect of healthcare isn’t just advanced technology or even remarkable, breakthrough treatments – it’s the dedicated people who use those tools to help change and save lives.

Medical Assistant II - CaroMont Health

Job Summary

Medical Assistant (MA) II 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.
• Has one-year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant and current certificate/registration, or has less than one-year experience with an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting with current certification/registration.
• 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.