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Certified Medical AssistantAt 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.About Duke University HospitalPursue 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 the four Duke Health 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 Nursing Highlights: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).Duke University Hospital - Gastroenterology Clinic 2JSeeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.*This position offers a Commitment Bonus of $7,500.Department Profile: Duke gastroenterologists are part of a team of GI specialists who diagnose and treat gastrointestinal disorders that affect the esophagus, stomach, intestine, liver and pancreas. We assess conditions using the latest diagnostic equipment and recommend treatment to help you experience relief. We do our best to coordinate your care and your appointments so you can make the most of your time at our clinic.Address: Duke Clinic, 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Clinic 2J, DurhamHours: Full Time, Monday- Friday 8:00AM-4:30PMJob Summary: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, they assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.Clinical Duties may include but are not limited to the following:Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including:Taking medical histories and recording vital signsExplaining treatment procedures to patientsPreparing patients for examinations and proceduresAssisting the physician during the examination and proceduresCollect and prepare laboratory specimensPerform basic laboratory tests on the premisesDispose of contaminated supplies Sterilize medical instruments.Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and document in patient record.Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physicianAuthorize drug refills as directed Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy.Draw bloodPrepare patients for x-rays, tests and procedures.Take electrocardiograms Remove sutures/ staples.Change sterile and non-sterile dressings.Administrative duties may include but are not limited to the following:Answer telephonesGreet patientsUpdate and file patient medical recordsFill out insurance formsHandle correspondenceSchedule appointmentsArrange for hospital admissionsArrange for laboratory servicesHandle billing and bookkeeping.Perform other administrative duties as directed.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Level I -- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is required. Level II -- Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is required. Level III -- Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is required.Experience: 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.General Ladder Statement: In addition to the education and experience noted, applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA/RMA) Ladder Program document for Levels II, III & IV.Degrees, Licensures, Certifications: Level I -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required. Level II -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required. Level III -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.
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durham, NC, 27701, US
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