Certified Medical Assistant - Neurology

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Duke Health Integrated Practice

Duke Health Integrated Practice 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 for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION:

Duke Neurology of South Durham - 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our Duke Neurology of South Durham clinic located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Medical and Nursing Staff in a variety of tasks including: Taking medical histories and recording vital signs. 
• Tee-up drug refills as directed.
• Assist with prior authorization needs for prescriptions.
• Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.
• Assist with collection of laboratory specimens. Coordinate send-off to third party labs. 
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients.
• Preparing patients for examinations and procedures.
• Obtain and scan medical records.
• Reschedule appointments when clinics are cancelled in less than 45 days.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Level I & 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 I -- No experience 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.

Job Code: 00004261 MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED
Job Level: C2

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