Certified Medical Assistant- Women's Health

At Duke Health Integrated Practice, we comprise 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 to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients at Duke Women's Health Heritage in Wake Forest, NC.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and record vital signs, charge posting, order entry.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures; perform bladder scans, void trials, catheterizations.
• Document and communicate pertinent information.
• Assist the physician during the examination and procedures.
• Collect/prepare laboratory and blood specimens; perform Point of Care laboratory tests.
• Sterilize medical instruments using High Level Disinfection and Autoclave as appropriate.
• Review medical and surgical instructions with patients and/or caregivers, and document in patient record.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Daily clinic preparation process – QC and safety checks.
• Monitor and/or order clinic supplies, fill out insurance and FMLA forms.
• 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.
• BLS required.

Schedule

Day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.