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Duke University Health System

MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED - RALEIGH

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Post Date: Today Type: Full time
Start Date:2009-11-17 06:01:22 AM+ Salary:- n/a -
Location: NC - Oxford Job Reference: - n/a -
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Duke University Health System
Job Details
Description
MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED - RALEIGH
400355485
27579BR
Raleigh
DUAP PRACTICES
DUAP HARPS MILL INTERNAL MEDICINE
First/Day
FULL TIME
4261 MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED
B3

Certification by AAMA or AMT required

Occupational Summary

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.

Work Performed

Administrative duties may include but not limited to the following: Answer telephones Greet patients Update and file patient medical records Fill out insurance forms Handle correspondence Schedule appointments Arrange for hospital admissions Arrange for laboratory services Handle billing and bookkeeping. Perform other administrative duties as directed. Clinic Duties may include but not limited to the following: Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including: Taking medical histories and recording vital signs Explaining treatment procedures to patients Preparing patients for examinations and procedures Assisting the physician during the examination and procedures Collect and prepare laboratory specimens Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises Dispose of contaminated supplies Sterilize medical instruments. Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and document in patient record. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician Authorize drug refills as directed Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy. Draw blood Prepare patients for x-rays, tests and procedures. Take electrocardiograms Remove sutures/ staples. Change sterile and non-sterile dressings. Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.

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 .

Education

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program. Proof of high school or GED graduation.

Experience

No experience required.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Certification by AAMA or AMT required.
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