Certified Medical Assistant - Pulmonary
Durham, NC, 27701, USA
- Healthcare
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Pulmonary clinic
- Patient care
The Certified Medical Assistant - Pulmonary at Duke Health provides direct and indirect patient care within a pulmonary clinic, assisting medical and nursing staff with clinical tasks and patient procedures. Responsibilities include taking medical histories, administering medications, authorizing prescriptions, collecting lab specimens, and preparing patients for examinations. The role requires certification and offers opportunities to contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment dedicated to compassionate patient care.
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Duke Health Integrated Practice
Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.
$7,500 Commitment Bonus & $2,000 Relocation Assistance for qualifying candidates!
JOB LOCATION:
Medicine Specialties of South Durham - 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our South Durham Pulmonary cliniclocated in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Medical and Nursing Staff in a variety of tasks including: Taking medical histories and recording vital signs
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
- Authorize drug refills as directed
- Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy
- Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
- Explaining treatment procedures to patients
- Preparing patients for examinations and procedures
- Allergy skin testing
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) strongly preferred.
- High school or GED graduation required.
- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
- BLS required
- Level I No experience required.
- Level II 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.
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