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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Duke Primary Care-Knightdale
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$40,347 / year median in North Carolina
+17% projected growth
Job Description
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. About Duke Primary Care Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Primary Care, which offers family, adolescent, and internal medicine services as well as urgent, general pediatric, and virtual care at nearly 50 clinic locations across central North Carolina.
Duke Nursing Highlights:
Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organizationNurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses. Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification. Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nursesQuality of Life:
Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) To apply please email your CV / resume to sheree.shepard@duke.edu Duke University Health System- Duke Primary Care
- Knightdale seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.
- $2,500 commitment Bonus for Eligible Candidates
Department Profile:
Duke Primary Care in Knightdale offers comprehensive family medicine and lab services in one location. For adults, services include internal and family medicine, annual physicals, preventive care, sick visits, immunizations, chronic illness management, women's health care, and diagnostic tests like lab work and X-rays. For children and adolescents, care includes well-child visits, routine checkups, physicals, immunizations, and management of conditions like asthma, allergies, and diabetes.Clinic Location and Hours:
Open 8am- 5pm Monday to
Friday Job Summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The CMA performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice, they assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.Administrative Duties:
Answer telephones Greet patients Update and file patient medical records Fill out insurance forms Handle correspondence Schedule appointments Arrange for hospital admissions Arrange for laboratory services Handle billing and bookkeepingClinical Duties:
Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including: Taking medical histories and recording vital signs Explaining treatment procedures to patients Preparing patients for examinations and procedures Assisting the physician during the examination and procedures Collect and prepare laboratory specimens Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises Dispose of contaminated supplies Sterilize medical instruments. Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and document in patient record Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician Authorize drug refills as directed Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy Draw blood Prepare patients for x-rays, tests and procedures Take electrocardiograms Remove sutures/ staples Change sterile and non-sterile dressings Required Qualifications at this Level Education Level I- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required. Level 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 III
- 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. Experience Level I
- No experience required. Level II
- Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting. Level III
- Must have at least 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
Note:
1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting.General Ladder Statement:
In addition to the education and experience noted, applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA/RMA) Ladder Program document for Levels II and III. Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification Level I- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required. Level II
- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required. Level III
- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
- Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.