Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology

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About Duke Health Integrated Practice

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus and $2,000 Relocation Assistance for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION

Duke Health Cary - 100 Duke Health Cary Place, Cary, NC

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified to perform routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure office runs smoothly. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform patient intake including: obtaining vital signs, administering survey tools, data collection, assisting patients with ambulation/toileting, reviewing patient medications

• Completing procedural tasks including: administering vaccinations and medications according to protocols and provider orders, specimen collection and correct labeling, assisting with clinic-performed procedures (including EKGs, 6-minute walks, orthostatic blood pressures), reviewing pre-printed material with patient/family, bill for nursing procedures.

• Documentation in electronic health record and NCIR.

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

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