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

About the role

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to be an integral member of the healthcare team in our Duke Women's Health clinic located in Holly Springs, NC. This role provides direct and indirect care to patients.

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 to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
• Assist providers with procedures such as intrauterine (IUD) device insertion, implantable insertions, biopsies, colposcopies, LEEP procedures, Endosee, and ultrasound examination.
• 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.
• Perform other administrative duties as directed.

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.
• BLS certification required.

Schedule

This position follows day shifts, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays.