Medical Assistant II - Float Pool

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

Job summary

CaroMont Health is seeking a Medical Assistant II to work within the credentialed scope of practice. You will prepare patients and equipment for exams, maintain exam rooms, and support the care team with a range of office and clinical duties to keep the practice running efficiently.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vaccine and medication administration, front-office tasks, and coordinating referrals and pre-certifications. Travel to CMG Medical Offices as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year clinical experience as a Medical Assistant or less than 1 year with an Associate Degree in Medical Assisting.
• BLS certification is required.
• Must have and maintain current credentialing with national MA organizations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for exams and procedures.
• Maintain exam rooms and clinical areas; support care team with office and clinical duties.
• Handle front office tasks: greet patients, collect co-pays, schedule appointments.
• Return phone messages and coordinate with pharmacies; manage referrals and authorizations.
• Travel to and work in CMG Medical Offices as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Medical Assisting

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. This position requires the ability to travel to and work in any CMG Medical Office as needed.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Has one year clinical experience as a Medical Assistant and current certificate/registration, or has less than 1 year experience with an Associates Degree in Medical Assisting. BLS required. Current credentialing (certification/registration).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.