Certified Medical Assistant - Franklinton, NC, United States - Duke Health

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.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

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 registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Duke's Integrative Medicine Clinical Services seeks to hire aCertified Medical Assistantwho will embrace our mission ofAdvancing Health Together

$5,000 Commitment Bonus Included

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

This position is located at Duke Integrative Medicine at the Center for Living Campus. Duke Integrative Medicine offers a comprehensive suite of services, including a primary care practice, specialized consultations, therapeutic services, and mindfulness-based classes. We take pride in our holistic, customized, whole-person approach to healthcare, which is instrumental in maintaining optimal health for our patients. This approach is particularly beneficial for those with ongoing chronic conditions or acute needs, as our services are designed to enhance the interaction between our patients' physical bodies and their psychological and emotional well-being.

Our staff is dedicated to treating every individual with the highest level of care and dignity, ensuring a positive and respectful experience during their visit. Our approach is rooted in delivering exceptional customer service, fostering strong teamwork, and providing patient-centered care. We seek employees who exemplify integrity, attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to outstanding patient care, as these qualities are essential in upholding our standards of excellence.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engage in personalized intake sessions with patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being by recording vital signs, visit details, and any relevant clinical information.

Provide attentive telephone assistance to patients, meticulously documenting each interaction and adhering to clinic protocols, ensuring seamless communication with healthcare providers.

Deliver medications to patients with precision and care, following established protocols and the six essential rights of medication administration.

Offer invaluable support to healthcare providers during various procedures, ranging from wound dressings to pap smears, fostering a collaborative environment focused on patient well-being.

Actively contribute to enhancing clinic performance through participation in improvement projects, driving continuous quality enhancement.

Execute a diverse range of clinical tasks with efficiency and professionalism, including setting up for procedures, conducting EKGs, administering injections, and performing lab draws, always within the scope of practice.

Facilitate patient access to medications and durable medical equipment by obtaining prior authorizations as needed, ensuring seamless care delivery.

JOB LOCATION:

3475 Erwin Rd.

Durham NC 27705

Center for Living Campus

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. Please specify on resume which certification you have and the expiration date.

BLS required.

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 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, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

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 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.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan 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 essentialjob 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.

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