Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Duke; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for its children's clinic to provide vital support in patient care. Responsibilities will include performing patient intake, administering medications, and assisting with clinical procedures. Ideal candidates will have certification from a recognized body, along with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.
• Level I: No experience required; Level II: 1 year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake with patients including vital signs and visit information.
• Administer medications as ordered following established protocols.
• Assist providers with procedures such as Point of Care Testing and EKGs.

Education

Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES

High school or GED graduation

Job description

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Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 258952

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27703

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 comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION:

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our Duke Children’s Creekstone clinic located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

JOB DUTIES AND 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.
• Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
• Assists providers with procedures such as Point of Care Testing and EKGs.
• 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.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Level I & II -- 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.
• Level I -- No experience required.
• Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.

JOB HOURS:

The schedule for this position is day shifts.

Job Code: 00004261 MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED
Job Level: C2

Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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