MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED - OB/GYN - Consultants of Raleigh - Perinatal

Company: Duke Nursing
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

PDC: The Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) is the world-class, multi-specialty physician practice of Duke Health. The PDC’s providers and staff work as a team to provide excellent patient care in more than 120 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout North Carolina. The PDC recruits the top physicians, clinicians and employees, and retains them by offering competitive salaries and benefits and a supportive work environment where passion and purpose connect. To learn more, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4Mq59-No-k OB/GYN- Consultants of Raleigh Perinatal General Description Perform routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Pediatric Specialty practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and their families. Job Duties 1.  Clinic duties may include but  not limited to: Assisting medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including: Intaking patients and recording vital signs Explaining treatment procedures to patients Preparing patients for examinations and procedures Assisting the physician during the examination and procedures Promote/patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and document in the patient record. Perform electrocardiograms Perform Point of Care testing procedures – fingerstick BS, fingerstick Hgb A1C, UA, and urine HCG Perform PPD testing Perform allergy skin testing Flu vaccine administration Perform spirometry Administer PO, IM, SC and topical medications Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician 2. Administrative duties may include but not limited to: Answering telephones Greeting patients Obtaining medical records from referring physicians Scanning medical records to clinic EMR 3. Participate in clinic educational opportunities and clinic committees 4. Responsible for preparing the clinic for patients – cleaning the lobby, cleaning the intake rooms, cleaning the patient care rooms Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Excellent customer services skilss • Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions generally acquired through a high school education and medical assistant programming. • 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 • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families and the clinic staff. Education Requirements/Preferences Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred. High School or GED graduation required. Experience Requirements/Preferences Previous Pediatric experience preferred Previous experience in an ambulatory medical setting preferred. Licensure/Certification Requirements Level I -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCCT or ARMA required. BLS required. Level II -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCCT or ARMA required. BLS required. Level III -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCCT or ARMA required. BLS required. Minimum Qualifications 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) stronglypreferred. 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. 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. Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status. 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. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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