Certified Medical Assistant - Perinatal

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join the Perinatal Durham Clinic in Durham, NC. This role supports direct and indirect patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team and offers opportunities for advancement on the CMA clinical ladder.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited MA program, BLS, and CMA certification. The clinic provides development opportunities and flexible coverage across locations as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Take patient intake including vital signs and visit information.
• Record messages, document encounters, and inform the provider per clinic protocols.
• Administer medications or injections as ordered following six rights of medication administration.
• Assist providers with exams and procedures.
• Prepare for clinical procedures and perform routine tasks within scope of practice.
• Conduct basic laboratory tests and prepare specimens for testing.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Float to other clinics as needed to cover patient or provider needs.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical procedures

Education

Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP/ABHES preferred)

High school diploma or GED

Certification from 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 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 SUMMARY

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients at the Duke Perinatal Durham Clinic in Durham, NC. Professional development opportunities include the ability to advance on the CMA clinical ladder and participate in clinic committees.

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/injections to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
• Assists providers with exams and procedures.
• Perform tasks such as setting up for clinical procedures or other miscellaneous appropriate tasks within scope of practice.
• Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Float in clinic to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by nurse manager, health center administrator, charge nurse, or nurse team lead.
• May occasionally be needed to float to the Raleigh or Cary locations or other clinics to support clinical coverage.

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:

Day shift Monday - Firday

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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