Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Integrative Medicine

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Duke Integrative Medicine

Duke University Health System seeks to hire a CMA who will embrace our mission of  Advancing Health Together

Department Summary :

This position is located at Duke Integrative Medicine at the Center for Living Campus. Duke Integrative Medicine offers a comprehensive suite of services, including a primary care practice, specialized consultations, therapeutic services, and mindfulness-based classes. We take pride in our holistic, customized, whole-person approach to healthcare, which is instrumental in maintaining optimal health for our patients. This approach is particularly beneficial for those with ongoing chronic conditions or acute needs, as our services are designed to enhance the interaction between our patients' physical bodies and their psychological and emotional well-being.

Our staff is dedicated to treating every individual with the highest level of care and dignity, ensuring a positive and respectful experience during their visit. Our approach is rooted in delivering exceptional customer service, fostering strong teamwork, and providing patient-centered care. We seek employees who exemplify integrity, attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to outstanding patient care, as these qualities are essential in upholding our standards of excellence.

Address : 3475 Erwin Rd., Durham NC 27705. Center for Living Campus

Work Hours & Shifts :   40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, No weekends or holidays

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

Administrative Duties :

Answer telephones

Greet patients

Update and file patient medical records

Handle correspondence

Schedule appointments

New patient and consult paperwork

Arrange for laboratory services

Monitor and order clinic supplies

In basket messaging

Clinical Duties :

Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including :

Taking medical histories and recording vital signs

Explaining treatment procedures to patients

Preparing patients for examinations and procedures

Assisting the physician during the examination and procedures

Collect and prepare laboratory specimens

Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises

Dispose of contaminated supplies Sterilize medical instruments.

Promote patient / family understanding of the educational content and his / her involvement in the plan of care, and document in patient record

Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician

Authorize drug refills as directed Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy

Phlebotomy

Prepare patients for x-rays, tests and procedures

Take electrocardiograms Remove sutures / staples

Change sterile and non-sterile dressings

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Level I Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.

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 III 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.

Experience

General Ladder Statement :  In addition to the education and experience noted, applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA / RMA) Ladder Program document for Levels II and III, and IV.

Degrees, Licensure, and / or Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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