Certified Medical Assistant- Women's Health

Duke University Health System; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their Women's Health Clinic in Morrisville, NC. The role involves providing direct patient care, performing clinical tasks, and supporting healthcare providers. The position offers professional development opportunities and a commitment bonus for qualifying candidates.

Benefits

$7,500 Commitment Bonus

Qualifications

• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake with patients including vital signs.
• Administer medications/injections as ordered.
• Assist providers with various procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Clinical Procedures

Education

High school or GED

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program

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

https://careers.dukehealth.org/us/en/dhip

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which 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

Duke Women's Health Associates Arringdon - 5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC

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 Women's Health Clinic at 5601 Arringdon Park Drive Suite 430 Morrisville, NC 27560. The schedule for this position is generally 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday with future evening and weekend hours, no holidays, or call. 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 procedures such as annual exams, endometrial biopsies, IUD placement, Nexplanon removal/insertion, miscarriage care, LEEP procedures, and colposcopies.
• 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.
• May occasionally be needed to float to the Raleigh or Durham locations or other clinics to support clinical coverage.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant programaccredited 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. Please specify on resume which certification you have or plan to obtain, the certification number, and expiration date.
• BLS required

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.