Certified Medical Assistant

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

1d • $18 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of administrative and patient care supportive duties in Student Health. Assist administrative, medical and/or nursing staff in the registration, examination and treatment of patients, ensuring the office runs smoothly.

Requirements

• High school or GED graduation required.
• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
• Certification or Registration by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• No experience required

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
• One year of work in a health care setting is preferred.
• Experience in college health or an ambulatory care setting is preferred.
• Certification by AAMA preferred
• Patient Interaction
• Team Collaboration
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Multitasking and Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to use Epic and other medical software
• Vital Signs and Patient Prep
• Phlebotomy and Injection
• Basic Lab Procedures
• EKG and Diagnostic Support
• Basic Life Support
• Scheduling and Coordination
• Inventory Management
• Healthcare Regulations
• Clinical Procedures

Responsibilities

• Patient Registration
• Register and process appointment check in and check out in the electronic medical records systems.
• Enter and/or verify health insurance information and collect payments as necessary.
• Check to ensure eligibility for students.
• Schedule appointments for new and returning student patients.
• Assist with Prior Authorizations.
• Coordinate care and referral scheduling.
• Clinical Care
• Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including: Taking medical histories and recording vital signs. Explaining treatment procedures to patients and preparing patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assisting the physician during the examination and procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests on the premises. Dispose of contaminated supplies. Sterilize medical instruments.
• Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and document in patient record.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician Authorize drug refills as directed and telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy.
• Draw blood.
• Prepare patients for x- rays, tests and procedures.
• Take electrocardiograms.
• Remove sutures/ staples. Change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
• Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician
• Patient Relations
• Provide information to other clinics and ancillary services.
• Provide routine information regarding Student Health services and direct patients to assigned area and other locations upon request.
• Other
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Benefits

• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED