Certified Medical Assistant-Women's Health

Duke Careers

5d•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 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. Duke Nursing Highlights: Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organizationNurses 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 Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) $7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates! CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT- DUKE WOMENS HEALTH HERITAGE Job Location: 3000 Rogers Rd in Wake Forest 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 Duke Womens Health Heritage in Wake Forest, NC.

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

Responsibilities

Take medical histories and record vital signs, charge posting, order entry.
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures; perform bladder scans, void trials, catherizations; Document and communicate pertinent information.
Assist the physician during the examination and procedures.
Collect/prepare laboratory and blood specimens; perform Point of Care laboratory tests.
Sterilize medical instruments using High Level Disinfection and Autoclave as appropriate.
Review medical and surgical instructions with patients and/or caregivers, and document in patient record.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Daily clinic preparation process – QC and safety checks.
Monitor and/or order clinic supplies, fill out insurance and FMLA forms.
Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.