Medical Assistant II

CaroMont Health; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CaroMont Health is seeking a Medical Assistant II to operate within the credentialed scope of practice. Responsibilities include preparing patients and equipment for exams, maintaining the clinical area, collecting lab specimens, and scheduling referrals.

The role supports the care team with office and clinical duties to keep the practice running efficiently and deliver excellent patient care. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and relevant MA experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required.
• Successfully complete approved Medical Group competency assessment within 8 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for exams/procedures.
• Maintains exam rooms and clinical area.
• Collects and prepares lab specimens/lab requisitions accurately.
• Schedules and obtains authorizations for referrals and/or procedures.
• Provides front office support and customer service both in-person and over the phone.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting (with certification/registration)

Job description

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 .

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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.