Medical Assistant, Certified - Duke Lightner Dermatology (Commitment Bonus Eligible)

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.

Learn more about us: https://dhip.dukehealth.org/about-us

 

$5,000 Commitment Bonus | Paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (received at 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 LOCATION

Duke Lightner Dermatology - 11081 Forest Pines Dr, Raleigh, NC

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant role at Duke Lightner Dermatology provides clinical support for the dermatology providers and their patients. This support includes both direct and indirect patient care activities to sustain the clinical operations and meet the needs of the providers, their patients and the clinic. The Medical Assistant in Duke Lightner Dermatology will be assigned in clinical staffing roles, providing direct patient care and administrative Medical Assistant roles supporting indirect patient care duties. The Medical Assistant role will rotate between administrative and clinical roles at a quarterly minimum, but can rotate more frequently as clinic needs dictate. Rotations are subject to completion of orientation, validation of competencies, availability of providers, availability of staff and proven ability to multi-task and manage time well independently. Rotation between roles will be subject to management discretion.

 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to Joint Commission, Environment of Care and Infection Prevention guidelines reviewed in monthly EOC, TJC and IPL rounds
• Set up for sterile procedures
• Prepare a sterile instrument tray
• Clean and package surgical instruments for sterilization
• Assist provider with the following procedures; Shave biopsy, Punch biopsy Excisions, ED&C, Cryotherapy, Unna Boots
• Review the New/Return patient form with the patient
• Review patient history questionnaire
• Complete global & learning assessments for every return patient
• Scribing for providers as per their preference
• Assisting in tracking infection rates during suture removal
• Record vital signs, medication reconciliation and allergy identification

 

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.
• BLS required

 

Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

 

Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

 

We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.

 

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.