MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED (Sign-On Bonus Eligible)
Duke University Health System
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Posted: 16-Sep-23
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Salary: Open
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 234638
As a part of Duke Health's outpatient clinic network, you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, convenient work hours, and many opportunities for career advancement. Become a part of a team that values and invests in you.
$5000 Sign-On Bonus | Paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (received at 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 sign-on bonus.**
JOB LOCATION
Medicine Specialties of Brier Creek - 10207 Cerny St, Raleigh, NC
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our Brier Creek Rheumatology Clinic located in Raleigh, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and 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.
Perform telephone message taking with patients, document encounter, tee up prescriptions, follow protocols established by clinic leadership, assist with in-basket messages and inform provider.
Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
Assists providers with procedures such as joint injections and joint aspirations.
Participates in performance improvement projects, maintain JCAHO and infection control regulations.
Review education materials with patients and families based on provider request and diagnosis.
Stock and maintain inventory of patient care supplies and linen,
Float in clinic to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by nurse manager, health center administrator, charge nurse, or nurse team lead.
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
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