Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Surgical Oncology Clinic - Macon Pond

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. About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care. Duke Nursing Highlights: Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses. Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification. Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) Duke Raleigh Hospital Outpatient Department - Surgical Oncology seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred. 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 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.
• Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Must have at least3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• 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)
• $7500 Commitment Bonus for Experienced Certified Medical Assistant's

What This Job Offers

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