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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 Assistance for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION

Duke Perinatal Durham 2608 Erwin Road Suite 200 Durham, NC 27705

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 Perinatal Durham Clinic in 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 exams and procedures.
Perform tasks such as setting up for clinical procedures or other miscellaneous appropriate tasks within scope of practice.
Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
Participates in performance improvement projects.
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 or Cary locations or other clinics to support clinical coverage.

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
Level I -- No experience required.
Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinic

JOB HOURS:

Day shift Monday - Firday

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