Medical Assistant, Certified

Duke Health

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.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000+ registered nurses
• Quality of Life:
  Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

This position is eligible for $7500 Commitment Bonus

Duke University Hospital – seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

At the Duke Specialty Infusion Center Clinic 2A, we provide infusions and injections for many conditions, ranging from anemia to chronic infections. We also offer add‑on (time‑sensitive) infusions, which often eliminate the need for an emergency room visit.

Mon. – Fri. – 36 Hrs./Week, 3/12 Hrs. Shift, Weekend requirements

30 Duke Medicine Cir, Clinic 2A, Durham, NC

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The CMA performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice, assisting medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensuring the clinic/office runs smoothly.

• Answer telephones
• Greet patients
• Update and file patient medical records
• Fill out insurance forms
• Handle correspondence
• Schedule appointments
• Arrange for hospital admissions
• Arrange for laboratory services
• Handle billing and bookkeeping

• Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks, including taking medical histories and recording vital signs
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients
• Preparing patients for examinations and procedures
• Assisting the physician during the examination and procedures
• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises
• Dispose of contaminated supplies; sterilize medical instruments
• Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and their involvement in the plan of care, and document in patient record
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
• Authorize drug refills as directed; telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy
• Draw blood
• Prepare patients for x‑rays, tests and procedures
• Take electrocardiograms
• Remove sutures/staples
• Change sterile and non‑sterile dressings

• 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.

• Level I – No experience required.
• Level II – Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Level III – Must have at least 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Note:
  
  1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting.

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