Certified Medical Assistant - Neurology

Duke Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Relocation program

Job summary

Duke Neurology of Raleigh clinic in Raleigh, NC seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care as part of the healthcare team.

Ideal candidate has completed an accredited Medical Assistant program and is certified within 18 months of hire. Schedule is day shifts with Duke’s equal opportunity employment philosophy.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Six months in healthcare experience acceptable; health field education may substitute.
• Must be certified as Medical Assistant (AAMA/AMT/NHA-CCMA/NCMA/ARMA) within 18 months of hire.
• Level I requires no prior experience; Level II requires 1 year of clinical MA experience.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and record vital signs.
• Tee-up drug refills as directed.
• Assist with prior authorization needs for prescriptions.
• Assist with collection of lab specimens and coordinate send-off to third party labs.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients and prepare for examinations.
• Obtain and scan medical records; reschedule appointments as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

History taking

Patient prep

Recordkeeping

Education

Medical Assistant program certification

Job description

Duke Health Integrated Practice

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.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus & Relocation program for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION:

Duke Neurology of Raleigh - 3480 Wake Forest Rd

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Assistant in our Duke Neurology of Raleigh clinic located in Raleigh, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist Medical and Nursing Staff in a variety of tasks including: Taking medical histories and recording vital signs.
• Tee-up drug refills as directed.
• Assist with prior authorization needs for prescriptions.
• Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.
• Assist with collection of laboratory specimens. Coordinate send-off to third party labs.
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients.
• Preparing patients for examinations and procedures.
• Obtain and scan medical records.
• Reschedule appointments when clinics are cancelled in less than 45 days.

Job Eligibility Requirements

• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
• High School diploma or GED graduation required
• Work generally requires six months of experience in the healthcare setting. Education in a health related field can be used as a substitute for the experience.
• Must be fully certified as a Medical Assistant (AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA) within 18 months of hire.
• Level I -- No experience required.
• Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.

Job Hours

The schedule for this position is day shifts.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

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