Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Hematology Oncology Clinic

About the position

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. Duke Raleigh Hospital, a Campus of Duke University Hospital, has been part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years. Duke Raleigh Campus features 204 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care. The Duke Raleigh Hospital Outpatient Department - Hematology Oncology Clinic seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Qualified candidates will receive a $7,500 Commitment Bonus!

Responsibilities

• Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including taking medical histories and recording vital signs.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist the physician during the examination and procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises.
• Dispose of contaminated supplies and 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 and 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is required.
• Level II: Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Level III: Must have at least 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting. Note: 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
• $7,500 Commitment Bonus