Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)- Duke Primary Care - Float Pool

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Gesundheitsunternehmen sucht einen Certified Medical Assistant, der eine Schlüsselrolle im interdisziplinären Team spielt. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, direkt mit Patienten zu arbeiten und eine Vielzahl von administrativen und klinischen Aufgaben zu übernehmen. Sie werden in einer dynamischen Umgebung arbeiten, in der die Förderung von Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden im Mittelpunkt steht. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Teamarbeit und hervorragendem Kundenservice wird diese Rolle entscheidend dazu beitragen, die Patientenversorgung zu verbessern und die Effizienz der Klinik zu steigern. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Gesundheitsversorgung haben und in einem unterstützenden Team arbeiten möchten, ist dies die ideale Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Umzugshilfe (abhängig von der Berechtigung)

Qualifications

• Abschluss eines akkreditierten medizinischen Assistentenprogramms bevorzugt.
• Zertifizierung durch AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA oder ARMA erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Erfassung von medizinischen Anamnesen und Vitalzeichen.
• Unterstützung des medizinischen Personals während der Untersuchungen.
• Durchführung administrativer Aufgaben wie Terminplanung.

Skills

Kundenservice

Dokumentationsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Medizinische Terminologie

Steriltechniken

Education

Abschluss eines akkreditierten medizinischen Assistentenprogramms

High School oder GED

Job description

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.

About Duke Primary Care

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Primary Care, which offers family, adolescent, and internal medicine services as well as urgent, general pediatric, and virtual care at nearly 50 clinic locations across central North Carolina.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000+ registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

To apply, please email your CV / resume to [e-mail]

Certified Medical Assistant - Duke Primary Care - Float Pool, 8am-5pm, FT

Travel position - premium pay included

CMA license required - Level I, II and III - Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA; BLS

About Duke Health

As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Health strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.

Role Overview

The Certified Medical Assistant functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The Certified Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a medical practice that assist medical and/or nursing staff in examinations and treatments, ensuring smooth clinic operations.

Work Performed

Responsibilities:

• Take medical histories and record vital signs, explain treatment procedures, and prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist medical and nursing staff during examinations, collect laboratory specimens, perform basic tests, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures/staples, change dressings, promote patient understanding, and document in patient records.
• Support clinical procedures including disposing of contaminated supplies, instrument sterilization, telephoning prescriptions, administering medications, and authorizing refills.
• Perform other clinical functions as delegated by physicians.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, check out patients, handle referrals, update records, process insurance forms, handle billing, and order supplies.
• Perform other administrative duties as directed.
• Serve as a liaison for clinic activities and participate in clinic committees if requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, generally acquired through high school education and medical assistant training.
• Ability to lift and transport patients as needed.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques, treatments, sanitation, infection control, and safety procedures.
• Competencies in age-specific care, documentation, communication, and teamwork.
• Typing skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Level I: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred; Medical assistant license required; High school or GED required.
• Level II & III: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred; High school or GED required.

Experience

• Level I: No experience required.
• Level II: At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Level III: At least 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant.

Note: 1 year of experience may be provided for an Associate's degree in Medical Assisting. Additional requirements are outlined in the Medical Assistant Ladder Program.

Certifications

Levels I, II, III require certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA, or ARMA and BLS certification.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Community and Physical Job Functions

We value a community built on collaboration, innovation, and respect. All members are expected to uphold these values. Specific physical and mental abilities may be required for certain roles, with accommodations available upon request.