Certified Medical Assistant - Rheumatology

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for its South Durham Rheumatology clinic. This role involves providing direct patient care, performing clinical duties, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team. Ideal candidates will have appropriate certifications and a commitment to compassionate care, along with eligibility for a $7,500 commitment bonus.

Qualifications

• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS certification required.
• No experience or 1 year clinical experience preferred based on level.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake with patients including vital signs and documentation.
• Administer medications as ordered by providers.
• Assist providers with clinical procedures and prior authorizations.

Skills

Patient intake

Medication administration

Clinical procedures assistance

Education

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program

High school or GED graduation

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 Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION:

Medicine Specialties of South Durham - 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our South Durham Rheumatology located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and 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 joint injections and joint aspirations.
• 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
• 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, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

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

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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.

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