Certified Medical Assistant

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Duke University Health System- Duke Family Medicine -Cary seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Department Profile:

Duke Family Medicine at Cary is staffed by board-certified family medicine physicians who provide comprehensive routine and sick medical care for all ages, including children, teens, and adults. The clinic offers a range of services such as annual physical exams, preventive care, smoking cessation, and sick visits for various illnesses. Patients can access immunizations, diabetes education, and ongoing management for chronic conditions like allergies, asthma, and high blood pressure, along with women's health services, including gynecological screenings. For younger patients, the clinic ensures holistic health through well-child care, routine checkups, physicals for school and sports, immunizations, and essential hearing, vision, and developmental screenings. 

Clinic Location and Hours:

Open 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday

Job Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The CMA performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice, they assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.

Administrative Duties:

• Answer telephones
• Greet patients
• Update and file patient medical records
• Fill out insurance forms
• Handle correspondence
• Schedule appointments
• Arrange for hospital admissions
• Arrange for laboratory services
• Handle billing and bookkeeping 

Clinical Duties:

• Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including:
• Taking medical histories and recording vital signs
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients
• Preparing patients for examinations and procedures
• Assisting the physician during the examination and procedures
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises
• Dispose of contaminated supplies Sterilize medical instruments.
• Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and document in patient record
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
• Authorize drug refills as directed Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy
• Draw blood
• Prepare patients for x-rays, tests and procedures
• Take electrocardiograms Remove sutures/ staples
• Change sterile and non-sterile dressings

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

• Level I -- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.
• 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 III -- 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.

Experience

Level I -- No experience required.

Level II -- Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.

• Level III -- Must have at least 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Note: 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting.
• General Ladder Statement: In addition to the education and experience noted, applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA/RMA) Ladder Program document for Levels II and III.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Level I -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.
• Level II -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.
• Level III -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good customer service skills.
• Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions generally acquired through a high school education and medical assistant programming.
• Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients may be required.
• Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed.
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting. Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Age specific competencies.
• Daily clinic preparation process; registration, scheduling, charge posting, order entry. Able to document and communicate pertinent information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and clinic staff
• Typing skills
• Medical terminology
• Levels II and III -- Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively

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