Duke University Health System · 19 hours ago
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Heritage Internal Medicine
Duke University Health System is committed to compassionate care and is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for their Heritage Internal Medicine clinic. The role involves providing comprehensive care for adults, including patient support, administrative tasks, and collaboration with medical staff to ensure quality service.
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Responsibilities
The CMA collects medical histories, monitors vital signs, explains treatments to patients, and prepares them for exams and procedures
Patient care support may include assisting medical staff, gathering and preparing lab samples, conducting basic lab tests, performing EKGs, removing sutures/staples, changing dressings, educating patients and families about care, and documenting in records
Additional tasks include disposing of contaminated supplies, processing instruments, cleaning medical equipment, calling in prescriptions, preparing and giving medications as instructed by the doctor, and handling prescription refills
Performs other clinical tasks as assigned by the doctor
The CMA greets patients, answers calls, schedules appointments (including arrival in Maestro Care), checks out patients, and handles referral scheduling
They coordinate hospital admissions, lab services, and update medical records
The CMA also completes forms, manages billing tasks like receiving copays and collecting balances, handles correspondence, and orders supplies
Additional administrative tasks may be assigned, and the CMA may assist with clinic activities, such as Joint Commission or fall prevention efforts, and participate in clinic committees
Qualification
Required
Certified Medical Assistant certification is required prior to beginning position
High school or GED graduation is required
Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required
BLS required
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred
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) is strongly preferred
Benefits
Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
Company
Duke University Health System
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