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Posted: 10-Oct-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 249104
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.
Learn more about us: https://dhip.dukehealth.org/about-us
JOB LOCATION:
Medicine Specialties of South Durham - 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy 4th Floor
$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 Medical Assistant, Certified in our Medicine Specialties of South Durham clinic 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:
- Perform basic patient intake of which includes obtaining patient weight, vital signs, medication review, allergy review and Rapid 3.
- Assist with the turnover of patient rooms once patients' visits are complete including cleaning of chair, computer, monitor etc.
- Bring back medical supplies from front desk where/when delivered and unpack supplies into supply rooms. Re-stock patient rooms as needed with necessary medical supplies.
- Ensure monthly logs are complete ie. Supply expiration logs, AED check off's, refrigerator temp checks, positive clearance, opening/closing logs
- Monitor epic in-basket for clinical staff messages and respond appropriately
- Manage e-fax's per clinic right fax workflow.
- Properly labels lab specimens and transport lab specimen to lab
- Administer immunizations and medications per competency standard and the 6-rights of medication administration. Able to prepare medications as requested by provider.
- Communicates effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary health care team of which may include front desk staff, triage staff, providers, financial care coordinators, managers and co-workers.
- Maintain environment to meet Joint Commission, OSHA and Infection Control Standards
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 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday to 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.