Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Hematology Oncology Clinic - Cary

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

1d • Onsite

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 Outpatient Department - Hematology Oncology 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!

Requirements

• High school or GED graduation is required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinic or ambulatory care experience strongly preferred
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred.
• 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) is strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting (for Level II).
• At least 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting (for Level III).
• 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED