Certified Medical Assistant- Women's Health

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 for qualifying candidates! CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT- DUKE WOMENS HEALTH HERITAGE Job Location: 3000 Rogers Rd in Wake Forest NC Job Summary: We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients at Duke Womens Health Heritage in Wake Forest, NC. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Take medical histories and record vital signs, charge posting, order entry. Prepare patients for examinations and procedures; perform bladder scans, void trials, catherizations; Document and communicate pertinent information. Assist the physician during the examination and procedures. Collect/prepare laboratory and blood specimens; perform Point of Care laboratory tests. Sterilize medical instruments using High Level Disinfection and Autoclave as appropriate. Review medical and surgical instructions with patients and/or caregivers, and document in patient record. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician. Daily clinic preparation process – QC and safety checks. Monitor and/or order clinic supplies, fill out insurance and FMLA forms. Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician. Job Eligibility Requirements: Graduation from accredited 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. Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required Job Hours: The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays. 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.