Medical Assistant - Duke Urology of Raleigh

Company: Duke Health
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose. Learn more about us: https://dhip.dukehealth.org/about-us JOB LOCATION Duke Urology Men's Health Center - 3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a Medical Assistant 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. Explaining treatment procedures to patients. Preparing patients for examinations procedures. JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. High School diploma or GED graduation required Work generally requires six months of experience in the healthcare setting. Education in a health related field can be used as a substitute for the experience. Must be fully certified as a Medical Assistant (AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA) within 18 months of hire. Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments. Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community. This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.

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