Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Duke PF; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7,500 Commitment Bonus

Relocation program

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Pediatrics practice at Duke Children’s Creekstone in Durham, NC. The role supports clinical and administrative tasks to ensure smooth patient flow.

Day shift, regular work arrangement, with a $7,500 commitment bonus and relocation program for eligible candidates. Requires high school diploma, CMA certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year clinical MA experience in a medical setting.
• Certification by CMA required (AAMA/AMT/NHA‑CCMA/NCMA/ARMA).
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative and patient care duties to support examinations and treatments.
• Take medical histories and record vital signs.
• Assist with patient intake and preparing for procedures.
• Handle administrative tasks including scheduling and charting.

Skills

Clinical experience

CMA certification

Pediatrics

Patient care

Education

Certified Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP/ABHES preferred)

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Work Arrangement: Regular

Requisition Number: 270769

Location: Durham, NC, US 27560

Job Location

Duke Children’s Creekstone - 4709 Page Road

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, certified to perform routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and to ensure the office runs smoothly.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus and Relocation Program for eligible candidates!

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative and patient care supportive duties to assist medical and/or nursing staff in examinations and treatment of patients and to ensure the office runs smoothly.
• Administrative duties may include but are not limited to the following:
• Answer telephones and greet patients.
• Schedule and reschedule appointments.
• Update and file patient medical records.
• Fill out school/FMLA forms.
• Assist with hospital admissions.
• Arrange for laboratory services.
• Handle charge capture for billing purposes.
• Perform other administrative duties as directed.
• Clinic duties may include but are not limited to the following: Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including:
• Take medical histories and record vital signs.
• Assist with obtaining prior authorizations.
• Assist patients with form completion.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients utilizing predetermined protocols.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist the physician during the examination and procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and their involvement in the plan of care, and document in patient record.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician and document in patient care record.
• Team up and forward prescription refills as directed; telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy.
• Prepare patients for x‑rays, tests, and procedures.
• Change sterile and non‑sterile dressings.
• Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the nurse or physician.
• Perform patient intake including obtaining vital signs (including manual blood pressures), administering survey tools, data collection, education screens, assisting patients with ambulation/toileting, reviewing patient medications, and assisting patients with preparing questions for the physician.
• Complete procedural tasks including administering vaccinations and medications according to protocols and provider orders, A1C, specimen collection and correct labeling, assisting with clinic‑performed procedures (including skin testing, Nexplanon insertions/removals, EKGs, placing Holter monitors), reviewing pre‑printed material with patient/family, and billing for nursing procedures.
• Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources.

Job Eligibility Requirements

• Level II – Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Graduation from a 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.

Job Hours

Day shift Monday to Friday.

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