Duke Careers
Location
Durham, North Carolina
The Certified Medical Assistant provides direct patient care by assisting medical and nursing staff with examinations, procedures, and clinical tasks. They also manage administrative duties such as scheduling, record keeping, and handling insurance forms to ensure clinic operations run smoothly.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA, or ARMA and a current BLS certification are required.
Taking medical histories and recording vital signs Explaining treatment procedures to patients 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 and administer medications as directed by a physician Authorize drug refills as directed Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy. Draw blood Prepare patients for x-rays, tests and procedures. Take electrocardiograms Remove sutures/ staples. Change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
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. Perform other administrative duties as directed.
Minimum Qualifications: Education:
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.
1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting.
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.
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