CMA - Endoscopy Clinic | $7.5K Commitment Bonus

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment Bonus $7500

Relocation Assistance (eligibility)

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for the Endoscopy Clinic. The CMA will support clinical and administrative tasks, aiding in patient care and procedure preparation in a high-volume endoscopy unit.

Responsibilities include collecting histories, monitoring vitals, assisting staff, performing basic lab work and EKGs, preparing medications, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. Relocation assistance may be offered.

Qualifications

• Level I — Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.
• Level II — Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.
• Level III — Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.

Responsibilities

• The CMA collects medical histories, monitors vital signs, explains treatments to patients, and prepares them for exams and procedures.
• Patient care support may include assisting medical staff, gathering and preparing lab samples, conducting basic lab tests, performing EKGs, removing sutures/staples, changing dressings, educating patients and families about care, and documenting in records.
• Additional tasks include disposing of contaminated supplies, processing instruments, cleaning medical equipment, calling in prescriptions, preparing and giving medications as instructed by the doctor, and handling prescription refills.
• Performs other clinical tasks as assigned by the doctor.
• Greet patients, answer calls, schedule appointments, check out patients, and handle referral scheduling. They coordinate hospital admissions, lab services, and update medical records.

Skills

Medical assisting

Vital signs

Patient education

EKG

Lab specimen collection

Education

Graduation from medical assisting program

Graduation from MA program accredited by CAAHEP/ABHES

High school or GED required

Tools

Maestro Care

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for the Endoscopy Clinic. The CMA will support clinical and administrative tasks, aiding in patient care and procedure preparation in a high-volume endoscopy unit.

Responsibilities include collecting histories, monitoring vitals, assisting staff, performing basic lab work and EKGs, preparing medications, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. Relocation assistance may be offered.