Medical Assistant, Certified - Duke GI Clinic of Durham (Commitment Bonus Eligible)

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.

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JOB LOCATION :

Duke GI Clinic of Durham 249 N Carolina 54, Durham, NC

$7,500 Commitment Bonus Eligible

Paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (6 months and 12 months).

Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the Commitment bonus.

JOB SUMMARY :

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

JOB DUTIES AND 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.

Set up orders for provider to review and sign

Draw labs per provider order and process for shipping of labs to external lab.

Participates in performance improvement projects.

Attain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment as indicated.

Float in clinic to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by nurse manager, health center administrator, charge nurse, or nurse team lead.

JOB ELIGIBILITY 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

JOB HOURS :

The schedule for this position is day shifts.

Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and / or mental capabilities.

Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive.

Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties.

Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.

The schedule for this position is day shifts.