What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant - Cardio 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:
Duke Triangle Heart Associates - 1821 Hillandale Rd
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA/RMA) to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients at the Duke Triangle Heart Associates Clinic. This position is ideal for someone who likes to multi-task and has excellent organizational and communication skills. Professional development opportunities include the ability to participate in the CMA clinical ladder and to cross train to other areas throughout the clinic.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information, medication review, learning assessment and other clinical information as indicated
- Placement of heart monitors – event and holters – Prepare packets, download monitors, verify and correct order per protocol
- Phlebotomy, perform EKG, Muse, gajema, assist staff in emergency situations, assist in clerical area
- Participates in performance improvement projects
- Attain prior authorizations for medications
- Float in clinic to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by nurse manager, health center administrator, charge nurse, or nurse team lead.
- Reminder calls, confirm appoints, no show list
- Stock rooms, clean rooms, equipment, patient areas
- Diagnostics – prep patients, start IV
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.
JOB HOURS:
The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.
Job Code: 00004261 MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED
Job Level: C2
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