Medical Assistant, Certified - Duke Infusion Center

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. Duke Health Integrated Practice Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina. $7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates! JOB LOCATION Duke Infusion Center - 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified to perform routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure office runs smoothly. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist Medical and Nursing Staff in a variety of tasks including: Taking medical histories and recording vital signs. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician. Clean and prepare rooms. Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician. Collect and prepare laboratory specimens. Explaining treatment procedures to patients. Preparing patients for examinations and procedures. IV Placement and removal. JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 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 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. 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) strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required. Level IV – 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) 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. 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, and IV. Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification 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. Level IV – Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required. JOB HOURS The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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. Community Values 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 essential job 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr