Medical Assistant, Certified - Duke Women's Health at Patterson Place (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 Women's Health at Patterson Place -5324 McFarland Dr, Durham, NC

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 at the Duke Women's Health Associates Clinic at 5324 McFarland Drive, Durham, NC.

Professional development opportunities include the ability to advance on the CMA clinical ladder and participate in clinic committees.

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.
• Administer medications / injections to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
• Assists providers with procedures such as annual exams, endometrial biopsies, IUD placement, Nexplanon removal / insertion, miscarriage care, LEEP procedures, and colposcopies.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Performs tasks such as set up for clinical procedures, high level disinfection & sterilization or other miscellaneous appropriate tasks within scope of practice.
• 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.
• May occasionally be needed to float to the Raleigh location at 10207 Cerny Street or other clinics to support clinical coverage.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS :

• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant programaccredited 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. Please specify on resume which certification you have or plan to obtain, the certification number, and expiration date.
• BLS required
• Level I - No experience required.
• Level II - 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.

JOB HOURS :

The schedule for this position is 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm Monday-Friday with no weekends, holidays, or call.

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.

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