Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join Duke Children's and Internal Medicine North Durham in Durham, NC. You will be a vital member of the healthcare team providing direct and indirect patient care in a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, HS diploma or GED, and current CMA certification with BLS. Clinic hours are Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00 with Saturday rotation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred.
• High school or GED graduation is required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Take patient intake including vital signs and visit information as indicated.
• Take telephone messages, document encounters, and inform the provider.
• Administer medications as ordered or per protocol following the six rights.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Assist with clinical procedures setup and sterilization per scope of practice.
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment.
• Float within the clinic to cover patient and provider needs.

Education

Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP/ABHES accredited)

High school diploma or GED

CMA certification (AAMA/AMT/NHA-CCMA/NCMA/ARMA)

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 Children's and Internal Medicine North Durham - 3116 N Duke St, Durham NC

Job Summary

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in our Duke Children's and Internal Medicine North Durham 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.
• 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

• 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

Job Hours

The clinic is open Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00-12pm. CMA is scheduled to work 1 Saturday every 6-8 weeks.

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