Medical Assistant - Dermatology

Duke University Health System; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a Medical Assistant for its Dermatology clinic. The role involves assisting medical staff with patient care, performing examination duties, and maintaining records. Candidates should hold a high school diploma, with further qualifications preferred. An important facet of this role is being fully certified as a Medical Assistant within 18 months of hire. This position offers day shifts, emphasizing collaboration and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
• Must be fully certified as a Medical Assistant within 18 months of hire.
• Work generally requires six months of experience in the healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine duties to assist medical staff in the examination and treatment of patients.
• Administer treatments and prepare equipment for procedures.
• Schedule patient appointments and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Patient care

Data recording

Specimen handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduation

Master of Biomedical Science

EMT-B certification

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.

Job Location

Duke Dermatology Dawson Hall – 77 Vilcom Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Assistant in our Duke Dermatology Dawson Hall clinic located in Chapel Hill, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine duties in a hospital clinic to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients, including obtaining and recording data for medical records, collecting and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis, and undressing, cleansing, and positioning patients for specific procedures.
• Perform routine examination and treatment procedures, including administering enemas, removing casts, cleaning wounds, and applying medications and dressings. Set up and clean examination rooms, change linen, make beds, set up instruments and equipment for specific procedures, hand instruments, supplies, and equipment to the examining physician.
• Pick up and deliver specimens, equipment, messages, and supplies as directed; maintain inventory of supplies in examination rooms and replenish as required.
• Escort and transport patients to various hospital locations; schedule patient appointments and prepare related records. Maintain a clean and orderly work area; wash and sterilize a variety of medical supplies. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Job Eligibility Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Master of Biomedical Science required.
• EMT‑B required.
• Work generally requires six months of experience in the healthcare setting. Education in a health‑related field can be used as a substitute for the experience.
• Must be fully certified as a Medical Assistant (AAMA, AMT, NHA‑CCMA, NCMA or ARMA) within 18 months of hire.

Job Hours

The schedule for this position is day shifts.

Job Code: 00004092 MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Job Level: B2

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