Medical Assistant, Certified - Medicine Specialties of South Durham - Rheumatology(Commitment Bonus)
Duke University Health System
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Posted: 02-Oct-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
Internal Number: DUHDUHUS248090EXTERNALENUS
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.
Medicine Specialties of South Durham - 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy
$7,500 Commitment Bonus Eligible | Paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (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 SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our Medicine Specialties 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:
Perform basic patient intake of which includes obtaining patient weight, vital signs, medication review, allergy review and Rapid 3.
Assist with the turnover of patient rooms once patients' visits are complete including cleaning of chair, computer, monitor etc.
Bring back medical supplies from front desk where/when delivered and unpack supplies into supply rooms. Re-stock patient rooms as needed with necessary medical supplies.
Monitor epic in-basket for clinical staff messages and respond appropriately
Manage e-fax's per clinic right fax workflow.
Properly labels lab specimens and transport lab specimen to lab
Administer immunizations and medications per competency standard and the 6-rights of medication administration. Able to prepare medications as requested by provider.
Communicates effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary health care team of which may include front desk staff, triage staff, providers, financial care coordinators, managers and co-workers.
Maintain environment to meet Joint Commission, OSHA and Infection Control Standards
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification
BLS required
Level I - Must obtain ARDMS certifications as required by each entity within 18 months of employment.
Level II - Minimum of two years' experience as a Sonographer.
JOB HOURS:
The schedule for this position is day shifts.
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.
As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Health strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.