Certified Medical Assistant-ENT Mebane

Duke University Health System; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Otolaryngology Mebane seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support ENT clinic operations, assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical tasks.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited MA program (CAAHEP/ABHES preferred), HS diploma, certification (AAMA/AMT/NHA-CCMA/NCMA/ARMA), and BLS. 1 year of clinic experience preferred. A $7,500 commitment bonus is offered for qualifying candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP or ABHES) strongly preferred.
• High school or GED graduation is required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA is required.
• 1 year of clinic experience is preferred.
• BLS is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake with patients, including vital signs and visit information.
• Take telephone messages, document encounters, and inform the provider.
• Administer medications as ordered or per protocol.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient intake

Clinical assistance

Medication administration

Clerical tasks

Team collaboration

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES-accredited MA program

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

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.

Duke Health Integrated Practice

https://careers.dukehealth.org/us/en/dhip

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.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

Certified Medical Assistant- ENT

JOB LOCATION

Duke Otolaryngology Mebane- 480 Gregory Poole Lane, Mebane, NC

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned by clinic leadership.

Job Eligibility Requirements

• Graduation from accredited 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.
• 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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