What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant- Adult Endocrine Triage position at Duke?
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Duke Health Integrated Practice
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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JOB LOCATION:
Endocrine Engagement Center - 4825 Creekstone Drive, Durham, NC
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our Endocrine 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:
- Perform telephone message taking with patients, document encounter, follow protocols and escalation plans established by clinic leadership
- Manage telephone calls and in basket messages within scope.
- Forms management
- Participates in performance improvement projects.
- Obtain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment as indicated.
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.
Job Code: 00004261 MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED
Job Level: C2
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