Pediatric Medical Assistant – Special Procedures

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. The Special Procedures Unit cares for children undergoing procedures with general anesthesia, including EGD, colonoscopy, and bronchoscopy, among others.

Ideal candidates value teamwork, accountability, and family-centered care. Schedule: Full Time, Monday–Friday, 5-8 hour day shifts (40 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. High school diploma or GED required.
• Level I Experience: No experience required.
• Levels II-IV: One to three years of clinical experience as a CMA in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Function as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care.
• Perform routine administrative and patient care supportive duties that assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic operates efficiently.
• Take medical histories, record vital signs, explain treatment procedures to patients, and prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist with examinations and procedures, collect and prepare laboratory specimens, perform basic laboratory testing, obtain electrocardiograms, remove sutures and staples, change dressings, provide patient and family education, and document care in the medical record.
• Process instruments, perform high-level disinfection and sterilization activities, dispose of contaminated supplies, administer medications as directed, and support prescription and refill workflows.
• Schedule appointments, arrive and check out patients in MaestroCare, coordinate referrals, admissions, and laboratory services, and maintain patient records.
• Support billing, copay collection, insurance documentation, correspondence, and supply management activities.
• Serve as a liaison for clinic quality and regulatory initiatives and participate in clinic committees as requested.

Skills

Teamwork

Accountability

Family-centered care

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. The Special Procedures Unit cares for children undergoing procedures with general anesthesia, including EGD, colonoscopy, and bronchoscopy, among others.

Ideal candidates value teamwork, accountability, and family-centered care. Schedule: Full Time, Monday–Friday, 5-8 hour day shifts (40 hours per week).