Certified Medical Assistant - Raleigh Urogynecology

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

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 comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina. A $7,500 Commitment Bonus is available for qualifying candidates.

Requirements

High school or GED graduation required.
Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
BLS required
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to transport patients on a stretcher or wheelchair and heavy lifting may be required.
Knowledge of sterile techniques, special procedures and processes involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
Knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting.
Knowledge of infection control procedures, safety precautions and age specific competencies.
Knowledge of daily clinic preparation process; registration, scheduling, charge posting and order entry.
Ability to document and communicate pertinent information and establish and effective working relationships with patients and clinic staff.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information, and other clinical information as indicated.
Perform telephone message taking with patients, document encounter, follow protocols established by clinic leadership, and inform provider.
Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
Assists providers with procedures.
Participates in performance improvement projects.
Performs tasks such as set up for clinical procedures, high level disinfection & sterilization or other miscellaneous appropriate tasks within scope of practice.
Attain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment as indicated.
Float in clinic to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by nurse manager, health center administrator, charge nurse, or nurse team lead.