Certified Medical Assistant- Pediatrics

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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.

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JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA/RMA) in our Growing Child Pediatrics Clinic located in Raleigh , 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.
• Performs tasks such as set up for clinical procedures, administer vaccines or other miscellaneous appropriate tasks within scope of practice
• Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration
• Perform telephone message taking with patients, document encounter, follow protocols established by clinic leadership, and inform provider.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Attain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment as indicated.
• Float to other Growing Child Pediatrics clinics 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 accredited Medical Assistant programaccredited 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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