Medical Assistant - Urogynecology

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:

Duke Urogynecology at Patterson Place - 5324 McFarland Dr

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Medical Assistant in our Duke Urogynecology at Patterson Place 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:

• Completing intake and room placement of patient it includes obtaining Vital Signs, medical history, reason for visit.
• Assigning and directing patients to exam rooms.
• Assisting in exams completed by physicians and APPs.
• Ensuring the necessary equipment is stocked, communicating with management when supplies need to be ordered.
• Cleaning and turnover of exam rooms.
• Transportation of dirty medical equipment to the processing room following clinic guidelines.
• Cleaning and sterilization of reusable equipment.
• Calling patients to complete pre-charting.
• Rescheduling patients as needed and requested.
• Chaperoning physicians, APPs, nurses and sonographers when requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Eligibility Requirements:

• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. High School diploma or GED graduation required.
• Work generally requires six months of experience in the healthcare setting. Education in a health related field can be used as a substitute for the experience.
• Must be fully certified as a Medical Assistant (AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA) within 18 months of hire.

Job Hours:

The schedule for this position would be day shifts Monday to Friday.

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