Certified Medical Assistant-Lab (CMA) Duke Primary Care-Creedmoor Road

Durham, NC, US, 27710

About Duke Primary Care

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Primary Care, which offers family, adolescent, and internal medicine services as well as urgent, general pediatric, and virtual care at nearly 50 clinic locations across central North Carolina.

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Certified Medical Assistant-Lab – Duke Primary Care Creedmoor Road

Certified Medical Assistant certification is required prior to beginning position.

TheCertified Medical Assistantfunctions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care.The Certified Medical Assistantperforms 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/office runs smoothly

Location:7200 Creedmoor Road, Suite 208, Raleigh, North Carolina 27613

Hours:7am – 5pm Monday – Friday

What you will do:

Clinical responsibilities:

  • The CMA collects 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 disposing 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.
  • Prepare and initiate special tests and procedures including, but not limited to, cytogenetics, general laboratory, Point-of-Care Testing, urinalysis without microscope, phlebotomy, cyto preparatory, and specimen management.
  • Perform various quality control, safety, and infection control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
  • Receive and process specimens as required by respective laboratory area procedures and protocols.
  • Participate in the distribution of specimens, supplies and reports to the appropriate laboratory staff; perform messenger/courier activities as required.
  • Maintain inventory of supplies; stock supplies on carts and hand trays; wash glassware.
  • Utilize various hospital information systems and software
  • Assist in training new personnel; provide technical assistance to new employees, students as assigned.
  • Maintain specimens and/or slides. Prepare reagents, dyes, etc. used in the processing of specimens.
  • Perform routine maintenance as required by laboratory procedures.
  • Assist with word processing, miscellaneous office tasks and maintaining office records.
  • Behave professionally at all times upholding the Duke values of excellence, diversity, teamwork, safety, & integrity.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

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 orders 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 an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is 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) is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is 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) is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is required.

Experience:

  • Level I -- No experience required.
  • Level II -- Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
  • Level III -- Must have at least 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant 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 and III.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications:

  • 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong customer service skills with the ability to follow both oral and written instructions, typically gained through high school education and medical assistant training.
  • Ability to lift heavy items and assist with transporting patients in stretchers or wheelchairs.
  • Knowledge of sterile techniques and procedures relevant to the work performed.
  • Familiar with the procedures for administering both routine and special patient treatments.
  • Understanding of sanitation, personal hygiene, and basic health and safety practices for clinic environments.
  • Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety measures, with age-specific competency.
  • Responsible for daily clinic tasks such as registration, scheduling, charge posting, and order entry.
  • Able to document and communicate information clearly while building effective relationships with patients and staff.
  • Typing skills and knowledge of medical terminology (Levels II and III).
  • Ability to independently seek resources and work collaboratively with others.

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