Experienced Certified Medical Assistant

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.

 

About Duke University Hospital

 

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

 

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

 

Duke's Children's Health Center seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together

 

$7,500 Sign On Bonus Included!

Department Summary:

Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center is ranked among the top children’s hospitals nationally in nine specialties by U.S. News & World Report and provides care for thousands of pediatric patients every year. The Duke Children's Health Center adjacent to Duke University Hospital, provides an attractive, family-friendly setting for a variety of outpatient specialized pediatric services.

Address:

2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710

Hours:

Full Time: Hours may vary but will typically fall within a standard Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm schedule.

 

The Certified Medical Assistant functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The Certified Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice that assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.

Work Performed

Responsibilities:

• The CMA takes medical histories and records vital signs, explains treatment procedures to patients, and prepares patients for examinations and procedures
• Patient care support responsibilities may include assisting the medical and nursing staff during examination and procedures, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory test in the clinic/office, taking electrocardiograms, removing sutures/ staples, changing sterile and non-sterile dressings, promoting patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and documenting in the patient record
• Other clinical support responsibilities include disposing of contaminated supplies, instrument processing, high level disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments, preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician

• Performs other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician

 

Administrative responsibilities:

• The CMA greets patients, answers telephones, coordinates appointments and referral scheduling; arranges for hospital admissions and laboratory services, updates and files patient medical records, fills out insurance forms, handles billing, correspondence, and ordering clinical and clerical supplies and forms
• Performs other administrative duties as directed
• May be requested to be a liaison for clinic activities such as Joint Commission and falls and/or participate in clinic committees

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good customer service skills
• Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions generally acquired through a high school education and medical assistant programming.
• Some lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients may be required
• Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniq