Medical Assistant, Certified- Growing Child Pediatrics- Knightdale, NC

Duke University • Knightdale, 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 (CMA/RMA) in our Growing Child Pediatrics Clinic located in Knightdale, 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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• $7,500 Commitment Bonus Eligible, paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED