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Posted: 11-Nov-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 249556
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:
Dermatology at Patterson Place - 5324 McFarland Dr, Durham NC
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our Dermatology at Patterson Place located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.
$7,500 Commitment Bonus Eligible | Paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (6 months and 12 months).
**Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the Commitment bonus.**
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adhere to Joint Commission, Environment of Care and Infection Prevention guidelines reviewed in monthly EOC, TJC and IPL rounds
- Set up for sterile procedures
- Prepare a sterile instrument tray
- Clean and package surgical instruments for sterilization
- Assist provider with the following procedures; Shave biopsy, Punch biopsy Excisions, ED&C, Cryotherapy, Unna Boots
- Review the New/Return patient form with the patient
- Review patient history questionnaire
- Complete global assessment for every return patient
- Complete a learning assessment for every patient on each encounter
- Assisting in tracking infection rates during suture removal
- Record vital signs, medication reconciliation and allergy identification
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Level I -- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
- 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) strongly preferred.
- High school or GED graduation required.
- Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.
- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
- BLS required.
JOB HOURS:
The schedule for this position is day shifts.
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.
