Certified Medical Assistant - Foot & Ankle

Medical Assistant, Certified

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 comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus & $2,000 Relocation Assistance for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION: Central Carolina Foot and Ankle - 2609 N Duke St

JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our Central Carolina Foot and Ankle clinic located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take accurate medical histories and records vital signs, explains treatment procedures, and prepares patients for examinations and procedures
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, perform basic lab test in clinic/office, keep exam rooms stocked, other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by physician
• Disposing contaminated supplies, instrument processing, high level disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments
• Administrative duties to include returning phone calls to patients, faxing referrals, scheduling appointments, update medical records, ordering clinical supplies, maintain clinical related logs, other administrative duties as directed
• Participates in clinic activities such as Joint Commission and/or participate in clinic committees
• Maintain compliance with annual trainings

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Level I & 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 I -- No experience required.
• Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.

JOB HOURS: The schedule for this position is day shifts.

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