Certified Medical Assistant - Pulmonary

Duke Careers•Cary, NC

21h•Onsite

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 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. We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our Duke Cary Pulmonary clinic, located in Cary, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

Requirements

High school or GED graduation required.
Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
BLS required

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information, and other clinical information as indicated.
Perform telephone message taking with patients, document encounter, follow protocols established by clinic leadership, and inform provider.
Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
Participates in performance improvement projects.
Attain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment as indicated.
Float in clinic to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by nurse manager, health center administrator, charge nurse, or nurse team lead.