Certified Medical Assistant - GI Endoscopy

Duke Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Duke GI-Endoscopy of Raleigh, located on the Duke Raleigh Hospital Campus. The role supports clinical and provider staff with patient intake, vitals, EMR updates, scheduling and discharge in the clinic setting.

Responsibilities include taking medical histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, phlebotomy, Breath Testing, and coordinating appointments while ensuring safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP/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 patient intake reviewing medical history, taking vital signs, medication reconciliation, confirming purpose of visit.
• Direct and accompany patient to exam room; providing gowns/drapes as needed
• Preparation and drawing of injectable medications
• Prepare and administer Breath Testing
• Schedule clinic and procedure appointments
• Prepare, gather clinic notes, and obtain consent forms and instructions, as per medical provider request.
• Return patient phone calls/messages and check in baskets daily
• Discharge clinic patients
• Perform Fibroscan
• Perform Phlebotomy
• Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician

Skills

BLS certification

Medical Assistant certification (AAMA/

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES-accredited Medical Assistant program (preferred)

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

Duke GI-Endoscopy of Raleigh - 3300 Executive Dr.

JOB SUMMARY

Duke GI of Raleigh is located on the Duke Raleigh Hospital Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. The certified medical assistant will assist the clinical and provider staff with all aspects of patient care in the clinic setting, including: patient intake, vital sign collection, updating EMR, scheduling and discharge.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform patient intake reviewing medical history, taking vital signs, medication reconciliation, confirming purpose of visit.
• Direct and accompany patient to exam room; providing gowns/drapes as needed
• Preparation and drawing of injectable medications
• Prepare and administer Breath Testing
• Schedule clinic and procedure appointments
• Prepare, gather clinic notes, and obtain consent forms and instructions, as per medical provider request.
• Return patient phone calls/messages and check in baskets daily
• Discharge clinic patients
• Perform Fibroscan
• Perform Phlebotomy
• Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician

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

JOB HOURS

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

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