Certified Medical Assistant – GI Clinic Specialist

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Duke University Hospital's Gastroenterology Clinic 2J seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team in Durham, NC. The CMA will support clinicians with patient care and administrative duties in a busy GI clinic.

Responsibilities include taking histories, vital signs, preparing patients for tests, assisting during exams, collecting specimens, and coordinating scheduling. High standards for patient care and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. HS/GED required.
• Level II/III: graduation from CAAHEP/ABHES accredited MA program strongly preferred; HS/GED required.
• One year clinical MA experience for Level II; three years for Level III; 1 year experience provided with an Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical and nursing staff during examinations and procedures.
• Take medical histories and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures; explain treatments.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; perform basic on-site tests.
• Prepare medications and administer as directed; process prescriptions.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, handle billing and records, and manage phone calls.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical histories

Phlebotomy

Assisting physicians

Patient education

Education

Level I MA program (strongly preferred)

Level II MA program (CAAHEP/ABHES strongly preferred)

Level III MA program (CAAHEP/ABHES strongly preferred)

Tools

BLS

AAMA/AMT/NHA-CCMA/NCMA/ARMA certification

Job description

Duke University Hospital's Gastroenterology Clinic 2J seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team in Durham, NC. The CMA will support clinicians with patient care and administrative duties in a busy GI clinic.

Responsibilities include taking histories, vital signs, preparing patients for tests, assisting during exams, collecting specimens, and coordinating scheduling. High standards for patient care and accuracy are essential.