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Posted: 06-Sep-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 247308
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.
About Duke Health Integrated Practice
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.
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)
JOB LOCATION:
Duke Infusion Center - 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our Duke Infusion Center clinic located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.
$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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Escort patients and family members from waiting room after check-in to the assigned infusion bay.
- Perform weight, vital signs, medication and allergy review communicating any pertinent information or out of range findings to the clinical nurse.
- Obtain refreshments for the patients as needed.
- Assist with the turnover of the infusion bays once patients? infusions are complete including cleaning of chair, computer, monitor and placing clean linen on the chair.
- Re-stock infusion bays as needed with necessary medical supplies. Notify charge nurse if any supplies are in low supply. Assist in re-stocking storage rooms/med carts with needed supplies.
- Assist patients to the restroom if needed.
- Maintain environment to meet Joint Commission, OSHA and Infection Control Standards
- Perform other duties delegated by the clinical nursing staff, the Nurse Manager or the HCA.
- Obtain peripheral venous access for IV infusions and blood draw (assessment of IV to be performed by RN)
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred
- High School diploma 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 clinical setting
JOB HOURS:
The schedule for this position is day shifts.
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.