Certified Medical Assistant - Endocrine

Job description

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. Duke Health Integrated Practice 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 & Relocation program for qualifying candidates! JOB LOCATION: Duke Health Cary - 100 Duke Health Cary Place JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in our Duke Endocrinology Cary located in Cary, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information and other clinical information as indicated. Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration. Review education information with patients and families based on diagnosis and per provider request Draw blood for the lab Perform Point of Care testing as per established protocols including daily QC. Stock and maintain inventory of patient care supplies and linen. Clean and stock rooms. Float in practice to other specialties to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by Health Center Administrator, Nurse Manager, charge nurse or others as delegated by clinic leadership. Download, print diabetes device data. Participates in performance improvement projects. Maintain clinical environment to meet JCAHO and OSHA regulations. Other duties as delegate by Health Center Administrator, Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Provider or others as delegated by clinic leadership. JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 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 I -- No experience 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 would be day shifts Monday to Friday. Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military 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 essential job 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.