Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Gastroenterology Clinic

About the position

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. Duke University Hospital is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Duke Nursing Highlights: Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization. Nurses 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 nurses. Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility). Duke University Hospital - Gastroenterology Clinic 2J seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Qualified candidates will receive a $7,500 Commitment Bonus!

Responsibilities

• Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including taking medical histories and recording vital signs.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist the physician during the examination and procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises.
• Dispose of contaminated supplies and 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 and 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.
• 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.
• Perform other administrative duties as directed.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is 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) is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is 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) is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is required.
• 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.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.

Benefits

• $7,500 Commitment Bonus
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)