Medical Assistant, Certified – Duke Health Cary (GI)

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.

Learn more about us: https://dhip.dukehealth.org/about-us

$7,500 Commitment Bonus | Paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (received at 6 months and 12 months).

Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the commitment bonus.

JOB LOCATION

Duke Health Cary – 100 Duke Health Cary Place, Cary, NC | *New Clinic Opening!

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our Duke Health GI Clinic located in Cary, NC 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 to ensure office runs smoothly.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information, and other clinical information as indicated.
Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
Review education information with patients and families based on diagnosis and per provider request
Assist with procedures such as hemorrhoidal banding, video capsule endoscopies and anorectal manometries
Review procedural instructions with patients and families.
Stock and maintain inventory of patient care supplies and linen
Clean and Stock Rooms
Float in practice to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by nurse manager, health center administrator, charge nurse, or nurse team lead.
Perform telephone message taking with patients, document encounter, follow protocols established by clinical leadership, and inform provider.
Participates in performance improvement projects.
Maintain clinical environment to meet JCAHO and OSHA regulations.
Other duties as delegated by nurse manager, provider, or health center administrator

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

Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.

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