Certified Medical Assistant-DPC-Hillsborough Family Practice, Hillsborough, NC

Company: Duke University Health System
Location: Hillsborough
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Duke Primary Care is the largest primary care network in the greater Triangle area with family medicine and internal medicine providers, and pediatricians in 34 locations throughout the Triangle. 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-----TMs 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! Medical Assistant, Certified- Duke Primary CareOcc Summary Work PerformedN/AKnowledge, Skills and Abil itiesLevel CharacteristicsWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved inadministering routine and specialHeavy lifting and the abili ty to transport stretcher and wheelchairperformed.Working knowledge of s anitation, personal hygiene and basic health andpatients may be required .informationGood customer service skills.Age specific competencies.Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that aresafety precautionsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relation ships withapplicable to worktreatments to patients.work collaborativelyp atients and clinic staffinstructionsgenerally acquiredMedical terminolo gyTyping skillsthrough a high school education and medical assistant pro gramming.Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and wri ttenposting, order entry. Able toLevels II and III -- Ability to independently seek out resources andDaily clinic preparation process; registrat ion, scheduling, chargeapplicable for work in a clinic setting. Working knowledge of infectionsafety precautions.document and communicate pertin entcontrol procedures andpatient record.treatment procedures tosupervise d by the physician.The CMA takes medical histories and records vital sig ns, explainsThe CMA greets patients, answers telephones, schedules appoi ntments toinclude arriveCommission and falls and/orparticipate in cliniccommittees.performs routineprocessing, high level disinfection and ster ilization of medicalspecimens, performing basiclaboratory test in the cl inic/office, taking electrocardiograms,removing sutures/ staples, changi ngsterile and non-sterile dressings,promoting patient/familycontaminate d supplies, instrumentinterdisciplinary healthcareinstruments, telephoni ngteam in providing direct patient care. The Medical Assistant, Certifie dpatients and ensure theexamination and procedures, collecting and preparing laboratoryprescriptions to a pharmacy, preparing and administering medications asfunctions as delegated andappointments in MaestroCare, che ckout patients, and referralscheduling; arranges for hospitaladministrat ive duties as directed.patients, andprepares patients for examinations and procedures.understanding of the educational contentand authorizing d rug refills as directed. Performs other clinicaladmissions and laborator y services, updates and files patient medicalclinic/office runs smoothly .directed by a physician,and forms. Performs othercollections on account and nursing staff duringrecords, fills out insurancemedical practice tha t assistmedical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of May be requested to be a liaison forclinic activities such as Jointbala nces; correspondence, and ordering clinical and clerical suppliesOther c linical support responsibilities include disposing ofadministrative and patient care supportive duties in aHealth SystemClinical responsibiliti es:Administrative responsibilities:The Medical Assistant, Certified func tions as an integral member of thePatient care support responsibilities may include assisting the medicaland his/her involvement in the plan of care, and documenting in theforms, handles billing, bookkeepingto includ e receiving copays and Minimum Qualifications Education Level I -- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation 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) strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation 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) strongly preferred. Highschool or GED graduation required. Experience 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. General Ladder Statement: In addition to the education and experience noted, applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA/RMA) Ladder Program document for Levels II and III. Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Level I -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required. Level II -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required. Level III -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required. Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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