Certified Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery

Duke•Wake Forest, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Duke Health Integrated Practice is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh in Raleigh, North Carolina. The CMA supports clinical care by obtaining medical histories and vital signs, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, assisting medical and nursing staff, and completing other clinical functions delegated and supervised by a physician. The position also performs administrative duties, including greeting patients, scheduling appointments, maintaining records, processing referrals, and handling billing and office supplies. Typical hours are day shift, Monday through Friday; no on-call work is required. A $7,500 commitment bonus and relocation program are available to qualifying candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA, or ARMA.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
For Level II: one year of clinical experience as a certified Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Take medical histories and record vital signs; explain treatment procedures and prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
Assist medical and nursing staff during examinations and procedures.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests in the clinic or office.
Take electrocardiograms; remove sutures and staples; and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
Promote patient and family understanding of educational content and involvement in the plan of care; document in patient records.
Dispose of contaminated supplies and process, disinfect, and sterilize medical instruments.
Telephone prescriptions to pharmacies, prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, and authorize drug refills as directed.
Perform other clinical functions delegated and supervised by the physician.
Greet patients, answer telephones, schedule appointments (including arrival appointments in MaestroCare), check out patients, and schedule referrals.
Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services; update and file patient medical records.
Complete insurance forms, handle billing and bookkeeping, receive copayments and collect account balances, and manage correspondence.
Order clinical and clerical supplies and forms; perform other administrative duties as directed.
May serve as a liaison for clinic activities such as Joint Commission and falls, and/or participate in clinic committees.