Certified Medical Assistant - Asthma, Allergy, and Airway

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

1d•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 the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina. We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our Duke Asthma, Allergy, and Airway Center clinic located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

Requirements

Level I & 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

Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including: Taking medical histories and recording vitals.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Perform phlebotomy and manage lab supply orders.
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.
Explaining treatment procedures to patients.
Preparing patients for examinations procedures.
Perform allergy procedures