Certified Medical Assistant- Pediatrics

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Duke Careers

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Raleigh, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect clinical care to pediatric patients, including performing intake, administering medications, and vaccines. Handle patient communications, document encounters, and obtain prior authorizations for medications and equipment.

Qualifications

You have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program and hold a certification from AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA, or ARMA. You are also certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and possess a high school diploma or GED. Experience performing patient intake, administering medications, and handling prior authorizations is essential.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medical Assistant

AAMA

AMT

NHA-CCMA

NCMA

ARMA

BLS

prior authorizations

medication administration

Job Description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

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 the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

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  • 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.
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  • Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
  • Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
  • Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

JOB LOCATION

Growing Child Pediatrics - 270 Horizon Dr, Raleigh, NC

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA/RMA) in our Growing Child Pediatrics Clinic located in Raleigh, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information, and other clinical information as indicated.
  • Performs tasks such as set up for clinical procedures, administer vaccines or other miscellaneous appropriate tasks within scope of practice
  • Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration
  • Perform telephone message taking with patients, document encounter, follow protocols established by clinic leadership, and inform provider.
  • Participates in performance improvement projects.
  • Attain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment as indicated.
  • Float to other Growing Child Pediatrics clinics to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by nurse manager, health center administrator, charge nurse, or nurse team lead.

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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