Certified Medical Assistant- Cardiology

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified responsible for performing a variety of duties depending on whether it is a small clinic, large medical practice, multi-clinic, or a specialty office. They may be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks.

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

Nice To Haves

1 year prior experience in a clinic setting preferred

Responsibilities

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 treatmentprocedures to patients.
Preparing patients for examinations and procedures.
Assisting the physician during the examination 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 patients for x-rays, tests and procedures.
Take electrocardiograms.
Remove sutures/ staples.
Change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.