Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Gastroenterology Clinic

Duke University • Durham, NC

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About The Position

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. Duke University Hospital is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Duke Nursing Highlights include being designated as a Magnet organization, recognition of nurses as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses, and advocacy for specialty nursing certification. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will function as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care, performing routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred.
• High school or GED graduation is required.
• Level II requires at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Level III requires at least 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including taking medical histories and recording vital signs.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist the physician during the examination and procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises.
• Dispose of contaminated supplies and 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 and telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy.
• Draw blood.
• Prepare patients for x-rays, tests, and procedures.
• Take electrocardiograms and remove sutures/staples.
• Change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
• Answer telephones and greet patients.
• Update and file patient medical records.
• Fill out insurance forms and handle correspondence.
• Schedule appointments and arrange for hospital admissions.
• Arrange for laboratory services and handle billing and bookkeeping.
• Perform other administrative duties as directed.

Benefits

• $7,500 Commitment Bonus
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED