Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant, Certified

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Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus & $2,000 Relocation for qualifying candidates!

Job Location:

Harris and Smith at Capitol Street - 4116 Capitol St, Durham NC

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our Harris and Smith at Capitol Street located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, provide and document nursing care at Harris and Smith OB-GYN while utilizing the nursing care process in accordance with physician orders and established procedures.
• Collect and analyze patient data, document outcomes and patient responses and report necessary information to other staff as needed. Assess and communicate accurate information to physicians to ensure appropriate care.
• Perform necessary in clinic testing of patient samples of urine and blood with proper use lab equipment such as Clinitek and Hemocue.
• Collaborates with RN to initiate or revise a plan of care based on needs of patient.
• Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment; appropriately stock and clean exam rooms.
• Identify improvement opportunities for clinical, operational and safety related performance.
• Participate in clinic compliance activities (I.E audits and PI projects)
• Maintain required competencies for education. Be able to identify learning needs and seek appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Job Eligibility Requirements:

• Level I -- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
• 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 II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.

Job Hours:

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Job Code: 00004261 MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED

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