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Certified Medical Assistant
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Position Number: 4243344
Location: Durham, NC
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

Certified Medical Assistant

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: 6/9/2023 at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
This position will provide assistance to the professional nursing staff in routine care tasks to clients (i.e.: vital signs, dressing, changes, and assisting with patient care procedures). Responsible for cleaning and stocking exam rooms on a routine basis. He/she must perform laboratory procedures under the direct supervision of the Medical Laboratory Technician. Duties include venous draws, Urinalysis, Occult blood testing, Raid Strep A testing and urine pregnancy test. Also responsible for inventory control (i.e.: ordering and restocking lab supplies); must also provide clerical support to the Medical Clinic. Duties include retrieving student medical records, making referrals for students, sending out letters for the medical providers; and calling students directly, setting up appointment times for medical providers and outside referrals.

Minimum Education/Experience:
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Necessary Special Qualification Requirements - Some positions may require registration as a Nurse Aide by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, or certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge in the use of computers and fax machines; communication skills is important since duties require relating to students as well as medical professional staff; ability to perform basic patient care under minimum supervision of the professional nurse; ability to perform basic laboratory procedures i.e. urine testing, vena punctures, and urine pregnancy testing; knowledge of infection control, blood born pathogen; and, knowledge of Medical Terminology and Laboratory processing

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.