Certified Medical Assistant - GI Clinic RTP | $7.5k Bonus

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Medical Assistant, certified or eligible, for the GI Appointment Hub clinic in Durham, NC. The role supports direct and indirect patient care and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure quality service.

Responsibilities include patient intake with vital signs, documenting encounters, and assisting with clinic procedures. Commitment to performance improvement and adherence to clinic protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient intake

Documentation

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Education

Diploma/certificate from accredited Medical Assistant program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a Medical Assistant, certified or eligible, for the GI Appointment Hub clinic in Durham, NC. The role supports direct and indirect patient care and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure quality service.

Responsibilities include patient intake with vital signs, documenting encounters, and assisting with clinic procedures. Commitment to performance improvement and adherence to clinic protocols are essential.