MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

12d • 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. Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

Requirements

• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.
• High school or GED graduation required.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred (Level I).
• 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 (Level II & III).

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and record vitals.
• 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 specimens.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.

Benefits

• $7,500 committment bonus for qualifying candidates

What This Job Offers

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