Certified Medical Assistant- Cardiology

Duke University; Morrisville (NC); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 50 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Duke Cardiology Arringdon in Morrisville, NC seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support both clinical and administrative tasks across the cardiology practice. The role involves taking patient histories, vital signs, preparing for exams, and assisting physicians during procedures.

A CMA credential from AAMA/AMT/NHA-CCMA/NCMA/ARMA, BLS, and a high school diploma are required or strongly preferred; about 1 year clinic experience is preferred.

Qualificações

• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP/ ABHES preferred).
• High school or GED graduation required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• 1 year prior experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsabilidades

• Administrative duties: answer phones, greet patients, file records, insurance forms, schedule appointments, arrange admissions and lab services, billing and bookkeeping.
• Clinical duties: take histories and vital signs, prepare patients for exams, assist physicians during exams and procedures, collect specimens, perform basic lab tests, prepare patients for x-rays and ECGs, change dressings.

Conhecimentos

BLS

Clinic experience

Formação académica

High school or GED graduation

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program

Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA

Descrição da oferta de emprego

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

Certified Medical Assistant- Cardiology

JOB LOCATION

Duke Cardiology Arringdon- 5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified responsible for performing a variety of duties depending on whether it is a small clinic, large medical practice, multi-clinic, or a specialty office. They may be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administrative duties may include but not limited to the following:
  • Answer telephones
  • Greet patients
  • Update and file patient medical records
  • Fill out insurance forms
  • Handle correspondence
  • Schedule appointments
  • Arrange for hospital admissions
  • Arrange for laboratory services
  • Handle billing and bookkeeping.
• Clinic Duties may include but not limited to the following:
  • Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including:
    • Taking medical histories and recording vital signs.
    • Preparing patients for examinations and procedures.
    • Assisting the physician during the examination and procedures.
    • Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
    • Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises.
    • Dispose of contaminated supplies.
    • Sterilize medical instruments.
    • Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and document in patient record.
    • Prepare patients for x-rays, tests and procedures.
    • Take electrocardiograms.
    • Remove sutures/ staples.
    • Change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
• Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant programaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) strongly preferred.
• High school or GED graduation required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• 1 year prior experience in a clinic setting preferred
• BLS required

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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