What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology position at Duke Clinical Research Institute?
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JOB LOCATION:
Duke Cardiology of Raleigh - 3320 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC
JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant with Duke Cardiology of Raleigh functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice that assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic runs smoothly.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administrative duties include medical records, answering and handling telephone calls, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, handling correspondence, assist with other administrative duties as assigned. Monitor and respond to medical assistant work-ques. Monitor and address medical assistant in-basket pool.
- Clinical duties include rooming patients, documentation of vital signs, health maintenance history, EKGs, cardiac monitor application and education with appropriate documentation, future testing instructions, POC testing for anticoagulation monitoring and other clinical duties as assigned.
- Stocking, cleaning patient areas as assigned. Maintain required training.
- Transport patients via wheelchair to hospital admission or ER as directed
- Assist in imaging area or other areas when necessary.
- Daily clinic preparation and pre-visit work.
- Accept additional duties related to committees and/or clinic projects.
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
- Level I -- No experience required.
- Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.
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