Medical Assistant, Certified - NCEENT South Durham Otolaryngology (Commitment Bonus Eligible)
Duke University Health System
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Posted: 31-Aug-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 245963
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.
$7,500 Commitment Bonus Eligible | Paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (6 months and 12 months).
**Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the Commitment bonus.**
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect care to patients at NCEENT located in Durham, NC
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The CMA takes medical histories and records vital signs, explains treatment procedures to patients, and prepares patients for examinations and procedures.
Place orders as dictated by the physician
Fulfills EOC Responsibilities- cleaning exam rooms, ordering and stocking supplies and restocking exam rooms, cleaning exam tables, maintain safe work environment by checking for expired supplies, medications, emptying sharps containers
Document results of testing and labs as dictated by the physician
Maintain and demonstrate an understanding of the team approach to patient care and documentation
Assist and direct patients within the clinic setting
Match records against source documents to verify accuracy of records and compliance with rules and procedures of appropriate system; resolve discrepancies in records by contacting appropriate office to obtain information on source of discrepancy and following through on changing any errors in documentation
Treat all patient information and communication regarding patient care with complete confidentiality and comply with all HIPPA regulations
Assist patient and physician during laser procedures
Perform ancillary testing, including but not limited to Visual Field testing and OCT testing
Travel to Satellite Locations for scheduled shifts
Other duties as assigned by your manager or HCA.
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) required
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.
Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
Level I -- No experience required.
Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.
Job Hours:
This clinic is open day shift Monday-Friday.
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.
As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Health strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.