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Certified Medical Assistant - Pulmonary

Duke University Health System, Raleigh, NC, United States


Overview
Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

Job Location
Duke Pulmonary of Raleigh - 3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

Job Summary
We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified 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 ensure office runs smoothly.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including: taking medical histories and recording vitals.

Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.

Perform phlebotomy and manage lab supply orders.

Authorize drug refills as directed.

Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy.

Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.

Collect and prepare laboratory samples as needed.

Explain treatment procedures to patients.

Prepare patients for examination procedures.

Job Eligibility Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP or ABHES) strongly preferred.

High school or GED graduation required.

Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA, or ARMA required.

BLS required.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Company Values
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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