Certified Medical Assistant - Pulmonary

Job Opportunity at Duke Health Integrated Practice

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.

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 and $2,000 Relocation Assistance for qualifying candidates!

Job Location

Duke Pulmonary of Raleigh - 3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

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 vitals.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Perform phlebotomy and manage lab supply orders.
• Authorize drug refills as directed.
• Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy.
• Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.
• Collect and prepare laboratory.
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients.
• Preparing patients for examination procedures.

Job Eligibility Requirements

• 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.
• BLS required.

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