Certified Medical Assistant - Perinatal

Certified Medical Assistant - Perinatal

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 the Duke Perinatal Clinic of Durham at 2608 Erwin Road in Durham. The schedule for this position is generally working five 8-hour shifts/week.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Answer telephones
• Greet patients
• Update and file patient medical records
• Complete FMLA forms for patients as directed
• Complete insurance forms
• Handle correspondence
• Schedule appointments
• Arrange for hospital admissions
• Arrange for laboratory services
• Perform other administrative duties as directed

Clinical duties may include but not limited to the following:

• Taking medical histories and recording vital signs
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients
• Preparing patients for examinations 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 Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician
• Be present on site for 8 hour shifts during standard clinic hours and be able to work overtime as needed to complete patient care

Job eligibility requirements include:

• 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. Please specify on resume which certification you have, certification number, and expiration date.
• BLS required

Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

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