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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.
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- 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 + registerednurses
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$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!
JOB LOCATION
Duke Perinatal of Durham - 2608 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients at the Duke Perinatal Clinic of Durham at 2608 Erwin Road in Durham. The schedule for this position is generally working five 8-hour shifts/week
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative duties may include but not limited to the following:
- Answer telephones
- Greet patients
- Update and file patient medical records
- Complete FMLA forms for patients as directed
- Complete insurance forms
- Handle correspondence
- Schedule appointments
- Arrange for hospital admissions
- Arrange for laboratory services
- Perform other administrative duties as directed
Clinical Duties may include but not limited to the following:
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
- Collect and prepare 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 his/her 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 Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician
- Be present on site for 8 hour shifts during standard clinic hours and be able to work overtime as needed to complete patient care
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. Please specify on resume which certification you have, certification number, and expiration date.
- BLS required
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