Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Medical Assistant, Certified

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Healths mission across the state of North Carolina.

Job Location

Regional Pediatrics of North Durham - 4077 Freedom Lake Dr, Durham

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant, Certified functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The Medical Assistant, Certified performs 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities :

• The CMA takes medical histories and records vital signs, explains treatment procedures to patients, and prepares patients for examinations and procedures.
• Patient care support responsibilities may include assisting the medical and nursing staff during examination and procedures, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory tests in the clinic / office, taking electrocardiograms, removing sutures / staples, changing sterile and non-sterile dressings, promoting patient / family understanding of the educational content and his / her involvement in the plan of care, and documenting in the patient record. Other clinical support responsibilities include disposing of contaminated supplies, instrument processing, high level disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments, telephoning prescriptions to a pharmacy, preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician, and authorizing drug refills as directed. Performs other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.

Administrative responsibilities :

Job Eligibility Requirements