Certified Medical Assistant - Hospital Based Clinics Float Pool

Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: April 10, 2025

Job Description:

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. -About Duke University Hospital -Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Duke Nursing Highlights: -

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) -The Staffing Pool at Duke University Hospital seeks to hire a -Certified Medical Assistant -for its hospital based clinics, who will embrace our mission of -Advancing Health Together! -*** This position offers Commitment -Bonus of $7,500 - -Job Summary:
  The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The CMA performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice, they assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly. - -Schedule: - Day Shifts - -8hr shifts, 32-40 hrs./week within DUHS---campuses consist of Duke Main, Duke Regional, Duke Raleigh and a few offsite clinics within a 40-60 miles radius. - - -
  Administrative duties may include but are not limited to the following:
  Answer telephonesGreet patientsUpdate and file patient medical recordsFill out insurance formsHandle correspondenceSchedule appointmentsArrange for hospital admissionsArrange for laboratory servicesHandle billing and bookkeeping.Perform other administrative duties as directed. -Clinical Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

  Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including:Taking medical histories and recording vital signsExplaining treatment procedures to patientsPreparing patients for examinations and proceduresAssisting the physician during the examination and proceduresCollect and prepare laboratory specimensPerform basic laboratory tests on the premisesDispose 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 and administer medications as directed by a physicianAuthorize drug refills as directed Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy.Draw bloodPrepare patients for x-rays, tests and procedures.Take electrocardiograms Remove sutures/ staples.Change sterile and non-sterile dressings. -Keyword Search: -
  Minimum QualificationsEducation:

  • Level I -- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is required.
  • Level II -- 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. High school or GED graduation is required.
  • Level III -- 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. High school or GED graduation is required. -Experience:
    • Level I -- No experience required.
    • Level II -- Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
    • Level III -- Must have at least3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting. Note: 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting. -General Ladder Statement: In addition to the education and experience noted, applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA/RMA) Ladder Program document for Levels II, III & IV.
      -Degrees, Licensures, Certifications:
      • Level I -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.
      • Level II -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.
      • Level III -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.Medical Assistant, Medical Assi - Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. - Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. - Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department. -

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