Certified Medical Assistant - GI Appointment Hub

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified, for the GI Appointment Hub clinic located in Durham, NC. You will be an integral member of the healthcare team, providing direct and indirect care to patients in a fast-paced GI setting.

Responsibilities include patient intake with vitals, documenting encounters, assisting with procedures, and supporting clinic operations. Certification and BLS are required; Level I requires no experience while Level II requires 1 year of clinical experience

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Take patient intake including vital signs and visit details.
• Triage telephone messages, document encounters, and inform the provider as needed.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Set up for clinical procedures, perform high-level disinfection or sterilization as needed.
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment.
• Float in clinic to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by nurse leadership.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Clinical Skills

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited Medical Assistant program

High school diploma or 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.

Duke Health Integrated Practice

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 & $2,000 Relocation Assistance for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION:

GI Appointment Hub - DHIP Administrative Offices RTP - 4825 Creekstone Dr

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our GI Appointment Hub clinic located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

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.
• 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

• 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.
• BLS required
• Level I -- No experience required.
• Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinic

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