Certified Medical Assistant- Women's Health

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. A $7,500 commitment bonus is available for qualifying candidates.

About the role

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients at the Duke Women’s Health Clinic in Morrisville, NC. Professional development opportunities include the ability to advance on the CMA clinical ladder and participate in clinic committees.

Location: Duke Health Center Arringdon - 5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC

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, follow protocols established by clinic leadership, and inform provider.
• Administer medications/injections to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
• Assist providers with procedures such as annual exams, endometrial biopsies, IUD placement, Nexplanon removal/insertion, miscarriage care, LEEP procedures, and colposcopies.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Perform tasks such as set up for clinical procedures, high-level disinfection & sterilization, or other miscellaneous appropriate tasks within scope of practice.
• Attain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment as indicated.
• Float in clinic to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by nurse manager, health center administrator, charge nurse, or nurse team lead. May occasionally be needed to float to the Raleigh or Durham locations or other clinics to support clinical coverage.

Requirements

• Graduation from an 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. Please specify on resume which certification you have or plan to obtain, the certification number, and expiration date.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.

Qualifications

Education:

• 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 CAAHEP or ABHES strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.
• Level III: Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.
• Level IV: Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.

Experience:

• Level I: No experience required.
• Level II: 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.
• Level III: 2 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.
• Level IV: 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.

Note: 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting.

Pay

$7,500 commitment bonus for qualifying candidates.