Certified Medical Assistant - Pulmonary

Duke University•Durham, NC

35d•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. $7,500 Commitment Bonus & $2,000 Relocation Assistance for qualifying candidates! JOB LOCATION: Medicine Specialties of South Durham - 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our South Durham Pulmonary clinic located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

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
Level I -- No experience required.
Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Assist Medical and Nursing Staff in a variety of tasks including: Taking medical histories and recording vital signs
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
Authorize drug refills as directed
Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy
Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
Explaining treatment procedures to patients
Preparing patients for examinations and procedures
Allergy skin testing

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