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Certified Medical Assistant - Duke Primary Care Riverview

**$7,500 Commitment Bonus for Eligible Candidates**

Medical Assistant Certification is required prior to beginning position.

Duke Primary Care River, located in Durham, provides comprehensive internal medicine and lab services with a team of 28 providers serving 240-300 patients daily. Specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, hospital follow-up care, and new patient access, the clinic offers annual exams, preventative care, chronic illness management, acute illness treatment, immunizations, and women's health services. Committed to personalized, patient-centered care, the clinic meets the diverse healthcare needs of its community.

Location: 5102 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27704

Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday and Friday, 7am - 6pm Tuesday - Thursday

What you will do:

Clinical Responsibilities:

• The CMA collect medical histories, monitors vital signs, explains treatments to patients, and prepares them for exams and procedures.
• Patient care support may include assisting medical staff, gathering and preparing lab samples, conducting basic lab tests, performing EKGs, removing sutures/staples, changing dressings, educating patients and families about care, and documenting in records.
• Additional tasks include depositing of contaminated supplies, processing instruments, cleaning medical equipment, calling in prescriptions, preparing and giving medications as instructed by the doctor, and handling prescription refills.
• Performs other clinical tasks as assigned by the doctor.   

Administrative Responsibilities:

• The CMA greets patients, answers calls, schedules appointments (including arrival in Maestro Care), checks out patients, and handles referral scheduling. They coordinate hospital admissions, lab services, and update medical records. The CMA also completes forms, manages billing tasks like receiving copays and collecting balances, handles correspondence, and order supplies.
• Additional administrative tasks may be assigned, and the CMA may assist with clinic activities, such as Joint Commission or fall prevention efforts, and participate in clinic committees.

What you will need:

Education:

• Level I -- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.
• Level II -- Graduation from a 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.
• Level III -- Graduation from a 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.
• Level IV -- Graduation from a 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.

Experience

• Level I -- No experience required.
• Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.
• Level III -- 2 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.
• Level IV -- 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.
• Note: 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting.
• General Ladder Statement: In addition to the education and experience noted, applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA/RMA) Ladder Program document for Levels II, III, and IV.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Level I -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.
• Level II -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.
• Level III -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.
• Level IV -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good customer service skills.
• Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions generally acquired through a high school education and medical assistant programming.
• Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients may be required.
• Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed.
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting. Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Age specific competencies.
• Daily clinic preparation process; registration, scheduling, charge posting, order entry. Able to document and communicate pertinent information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and clinic staff
• Typing skills
• Medical terminology
• Levels II and III -- Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

• N/A