Certified Medical Assistant - Dermatology

Duke University Hospital; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their dynamic dermatology team in a busy clinic setting. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide direct patient care, assist with clinical procedures, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to compassionate care, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while advancing your skills in a supportive team atmosphere. Join us in our mission to enhance health and wellness in the community.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake with patients including vital signs and clinical information.
• Administer medications and assist providers with procedures.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Documentation

Medication Administration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Communication Skills

Education

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program

High school or GED graduation

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

Job description

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Certified Medical Assistant - Dermatology

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 256664

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27713

Date: Apr 18, 2025

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.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION:

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients. South Durham Dermatology is a high functioning, busy clinic that sees a variety of skin problems including skin cancers and contact dermatitis. This is an area that provides many opportunities for enhancing knowledge and skills.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information, and other clinical information as indicated.
• Perform telephone message taking with patients, document encounter, follow protocols established by clinic leadership, and inform provider.
• Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
• Assists providers with procedures such as biopsies and excisions.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Performs tasks such as set up for clinical procedures, high level disinfection & sterilization or other miscellaneous appropriate tasks within scope of practice.
• Attain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment as indicated.
• Float in clinic to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by nurse manager, health center administrator, charge nurse, or nurse team lead.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Level I -- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
• Level II -- Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited 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.
• Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.

JOB HOURS:

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Job Code: 00004261 MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED
Job Level: C2

Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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