Certified Medical Assistant- Dermatology

Certified Medical Assistant Job Location: 77 Vilcom Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC Job Summary: We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in our Dawson Hall clinic located in Chapel Hill, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients. Job Duties and Responsibilities Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information, and other clinical information as indicated. Perform telephone message taking with patients, document encounter, follow protocols established by clinic leadership, and inform provider. Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration. Assist providers with procedures such as skin biopsies, surgical excisions, unna boot placement, patient education. Participate in performance improvement projects. Perform tasks such as set up for clinical procedures, high level disinfection & sterilization or other miscellaneous appropriate tasks within scope of practice. Attain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment as indicated. Float in clinic to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by nurse manager, health center administrator, charge nurse, or nurse team lead. Job Eligibility Requirements Graduation from an 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. Job Hours: The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Benefits $7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates. Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility). Equal Opportunity Employer 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. 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