Certified Medical Assistant- Cardiology

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!

About the role

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant responsible for performing a variety of duties depending on whether it is a small clinic, large medical practice, multi-clinic, or a specialty office. They may be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Clinic Duties

• Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including:
  • Taking medical histories and recording vital signs
  • 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 patients for x-rays, tests and procedures
• Take electrocardiograms
• Remove sutures/staples
• Change sterile and non-sterile dressings
• Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician

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
• 1 year prior experience in a clinic setting preferred
• BLS required

Job Location: Duke Cardiology Arringdon - 5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560