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JOB LOCATION:
Duke Otolaryngology of South Durham - 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking aMedical Assistant, Certifiedin ourDuke Otolaryngology of South Durhamclinic located inDurham, NCto be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.
$7,500 Commitment Bonus Eligible| Paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (6 months and 12 months).
**Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the Commitment bonus.**
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.
- Assists providers with procedures.
- Participates in performance improvement projects.
- Performs 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 tam lead.
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Level I -- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
- Level 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 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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