Certified Medical Assistant - Urogynecology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus & relocation

Job summary

Duke Women's Health Navaho in Raleigh is seeking a Medical Assistant who is compassionate, detail-oriented, and able to stay calm when assisting patients in need of care. You will be part of a collaborative care team dedicated to high-quality patient service.

Responsibilities include performing intake with vital signs and visit information, documenting encounters, administering medications per order or protocol, assisting providers, and participating in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform intake with patients, including vital signs and visit information.
• Take telephone messages, document encounters, follow clinic protocols, and inform provider.
• Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
• Assist providers with procedures.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Set up for clinical procedures, high level disinfection & sterilization or other 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, Practice administrator, charge nurse, or nurse team lead.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accreditation preferred

High school diploma or GED required

AAMA/AMT/NHA-CCMA/NCMA/ARMA certification required

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 & Relocation program for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION

Duke Womens Health Navaho - 1200 Navaho Dr

Job Summary

• You are compassionate, have top notch interpersonal skills and are able to maintain calm when assisting patients in need of care. You are detail oriented, conscientious and take pride in ensuring accuracy in your work.
• You are collaborative and excited to be part of a care team.

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.
• 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, Practice 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

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