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DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ENDOCRINOLOGY CLINIC seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together!
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.
Shift Schedule:
Day Shifts - Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day shift
No Weekends or Holidays
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 bookkeeping
Clinical 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
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required
Graduation from the following (depending on CMA Level) is strongly preferred
CMA I - An accredited Medical Assistant program
CMA II or CMA III - 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)
Experience
The following years of experience are required based on the CMA level (Note: 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting):
CMA I - no experience required
CMA II - Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting
CMA III -- Must have at least 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting
Degrees, Licencures, Certifications
Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA is required
BLS Certification is required
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