Certified Medical Assistant-Pediatrics-Triage

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Duke Health Integrated Practice

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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.

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 + registerednurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

$7500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION:

Pediatric Engagement Center - 4825 Creekstone Drive, Durham, NC

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our Pediatric Engagement Center clinic located in Durham, NC. The Medical Assistant, Certified, performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System remote practice that assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly. The Triage Nurse position is based in Durham, NC at a non-clinical office site. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process Prescription Refills both electronic and via rightfax. Pend for provider
• DME forms processing
• Answer live calls regarding prescription refills, prior authorizations, appointments, etc
• Schedule patient appointments
• Document in Maestro Care
• Disseminates messages according to standard work in assigned specialty area.
• Demonstrates a positive, concerned, and sensitive response in the work environment
• Interacts with patients, providers, community services and all personnel in a professional and courteous manner.
• Demonstrates respect for individual, cultural, and social differences.
• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, providers, co-workers.
• EPIC experience preferred

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.  Please indicate on resume which certification you have, the certification number, and expiration date.
• BLS required
• Level I -- No experience required.
• Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.

JOB HOURS:

Hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. No weekends or Duke designated holidays. Once fully oriented, this work can be done as a hybrid model. This means a rotating schedule of working remotely and from the office.

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