Hybrid Certified Medical Assistant - Rheumatology Engagement Center

Duke University; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a part-time Certified Medical Assistant for the Rheumatology Engagement Center in Durham, NC. The role supports clinicians with routine patient care and administrative tasks, with the work schedule 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday, offering a hybrid work arrangement after orientation.

The ideal candidate holds a CAAHEP/ABHES accredited MA program, is certified (AAMA/AMT/NHA-CCMA/NCMA/ARMA), and has BLS.

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; include number and expiration on resume.
• BLS required.
• Level I -- No experience required.
• Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform telephone message taking with patients, document encounter, follow protocols and escalation plans established by clinic leadership
• Manage telephone calls and in basket messages within scope.
• Forms management
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment as indicated.

Skills

BLS

Certified Medical Assistant

Phone triage

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited Medical Assistant program

High school diploma or GED

Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA

BLS certification

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a part-time Certified Medical Assistant for the Rheumatology Engagement Center in Durham, NC. The role supports clinicians with routine patient care and administrative tasks, with the work schedule 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday, offering a hybrid work arrangement after orientation.

The ideal candidate holds a CAAHEP/ABHES accredited MA program, is certified (AAMA/AMT/NHA-CCMA/NCMA/ARMA), and has BLS.