Medical Assistant - Dermatology of South Durham

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 of South Durham - 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to Joint Commission, Environment of Care and Infection Prevention guidelines reviewed in monthly EOC, TJC and IPL rounds
• Obtain and record patient data for medical record when rooming patients per Dermatology Guidelines. Guidelines include but are not limited to: reviewing the patient’s chief compliance, asking the patient their preferred pharmacy, verifying the patient’s listed existing allergies. Inform RN/LPN of information collected. New allergies and medication review are to be handed off to an RN or CMA.
• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
• Assist with specimen collection and labeling as instructed by RN/PA/MD
• Participate in teaching activities by reinforcing teaching instructed by RN and/or physician as needed.
• Restock rooms. 
• Check patient vital signs.
• Clean and package surgical instruments for sterilization.
• Run autoclave.
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required skills validation and attending educational offerings. Support the development of other staff and formal learners. 

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.

Job Code: 00004092 MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Job Level: B2

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.