Medical Assistant, Certified- Greensboro, NC (Commitment Bonus Eligible)

Duke University • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose. We are seeking a Medical Assistant, certified or registered for our Central Carolina Surgery office located in Greensboro, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients. CCS is a fast-paced clinical practice for 20 General Surgeons with sub-specialties in Bariatrics, Breast, Colorectal, Surgical Oncology, Thyroid, and Trauma. We are seeking experienced and dedicated Medical Assistants to increase our clinical staff in order to better serve our 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.

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.
• Assist providers with procedures such as lipoma and/or cyst removal, incision and drainage, staple and suture removal, JP drain care, and ostomy care.
• Assist providers with chairside assistance preparing for their clinic schedule, orders, postings for surgery, and cardiac clearance and referrals.
• Perform tasks such as set up for clinical procedures, instrument cleaning & sterilization or other miscellaneous appropriate tasks within scope of practice.
• Float in clinic to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by nurse manager, health center administrator, charge nurse, or nurse team lead.

Benefits

• $7,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible, paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (6 months and 12 months).

What This Job Offers

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