Certified Medical Assistant - Nephrology Engagement Center - Part Time

Certified Medical Assistant

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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.

Job Location:

Endocrine Engagement Center - 4825 Creekstone Drive, Durham, NC

*Once fully oriented, this work can be done as a hybrid model. This means a rotating schedule of working remotely and from the office.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a part time Certified Medical Assistant in our Nephrology Engagement Center clinic located in Durham, NC. The Certified Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System remote practice that assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform telephone message taking with patients, document encounter, follow protocols and escalation plans established by clinic leadership
• Manage telephone calls and in basket messages within scope.
• Forms management
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment as indicated.

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. Please indicate on resume which certification you have, the certification number, and expiration date.
• BLS required
• Level I -- No experience required.
• Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.

Job Hours:

Hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. No weekends or Duke designated holidays.

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