Certified Medical Assistant - Dermatology
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 Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina. $7,500 Commitment Bonus & $2,000 Relocation for qualifying candidates! JOB LOCATION: Dermatology at Patterson Place - 5324 McFarland Dr, Durham NC JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our Dermatology at Patterson Place located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.
Requirements
- Level I -- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
- Level II -- Graduation from a 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.
- Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.
- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
- BLS required.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to Joint Commission, Environment of Care and Infection Prevention guidelines reviewed in monthly EOC, TJC and IPL rounds
- Set up for sterile procedures
- Prepare a sterile instrument tray
- Clean and package surgical instruments for sterilization
- Assist provider with the following procedures; Shave biopsy, Punch biopsy Excisions, ED&C, Cryotherapy, Unna Boots
- Review the New/Return patient form with the patient
- Review patient history questionnaire
- Complete global assessment for every return patient
- Complete a learning assessment for every patient on each encounter
- Assisting in tracking infection rates during suture removal
- Record vital signs, medication reconciliation and allergy identification
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
