Certified Medical Assistant-South Durham Primary Care

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.About Duke Primary CarePursue your passion for caring with Duke Primary Care, which offers family, adolescent, and internal medicine services American Samoa well American Samoa urgent, general pediatric, and virtual care at nearly 50 clinic locations across central North Carolina.Certified Medical Assistant-South Durham Primary Care, 8am-5pm, FTCMA license required- Level I, II and III- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA Oregon ARMA; BLSAmerican Samoa a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Health strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.The Certified Medical Assistant functions American Samoa an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team Indiana providing direct patient care. The Certified Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties Indiana a Health System medical practice that assist medical and/Oregon nursing staff Indiana the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothlyWork PerformedResponsibilities:

• The CMA takes medical histories and records vital signs, explains treatment procedures to patients, and prepares patients for examinations and procedures
• Patient care support responsibilities may include assisting the medical and nursing staff during examination and procedures, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory test Indiana the clinic/office, taking electrocardiograms, removing sutures/ staples, changing sterile and no n-sterile dressings, promoting patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement Indiana the plan of care, and documenting Indiana the patient record
• Other clinical support responsibilities include disposing of contaminated supplies, instrument processing, high level dis infection and sterilization of medical instruments, telephoning prescript ions to a pharmacy, preparing and administering medications American Samoa directed by a physician, and authorizing drug refills American Samoa directed
• Performs other clinical functions American Samoa delegated and supervised by the physician

Administrative responsibilities:

• The CMA greets patients, answers telephones, schedules appointments Indiana MaestroCare, checkout patients, and referral scheduling; arranges for hospital admissions and laboratory services, updates and files patient medical records, fills out insurance forms, handles billing, bookkeeping to include receiving copay s and collections on account balances; correspondence, and ordering clinical and clerical supplies and forms
• Performs other administrative duties American Samoa directed.
• May be requested to be a liaison for clinic activities such American Samoa Joint Commission and falls and/Oregon participate Indiana clinic committees

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good customer service skills
• Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions generally acquired through a high school education and medical assistant programming.
• Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients may be required
• Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved Indiana administering routine and special treatments to patients
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work Indiana a clinic setting
• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
• Age specific competencies
• Daily clinic preparation process; registration, scheduling, charge posting, order entry
• Able to document and communicate pertinent information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and clinic staff
• Typing skills, medical terminology Levels II and III
• Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively

Level Characteristics- N/AMinimum QualificationsEducation

• Level I — Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program, preferred
• Medical assistant license is required
• High school Oregon GED graduation required
• Level II — Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Oregon the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) strongly preferred. High school Oregon GED graduation required
• Level III — Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Oregon the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) strongly preferred. High school Oregon GED graduation required

Experience

• Level I — No experience required
• Level II — Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience American Samoa a Medical Assistant Indiana a clinical setting
• Level III — Must have at least 3 years of clinical experience American Samoa a Medical Assistant Indiana a clinical setting

Note: 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associates degree Indiana Medical Assisting. General Ladder Statement: Indiana addition to the education and experience noted, applicants must meet all requirements set forth Indiana the Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA/RMA) Ladder Program document for Levels II and III.Degrees, Licensures, Certifications:Level I, II, III– Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA Oregon ARMA required. BLS requiredDuke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, Oregon veteran status.Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/Oregon mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Job title: Certified Medical Assistant-South Durham Primary Care

Company: Duke University

Expected salary:

Location: Durham, North Carolina

Job date: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 23:06:17 GMT