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

Duke • Raleigh, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Duke Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for the Surgical Oncology Clinic at Duke Raleigh Hospital, a campus of Duke University Hospital. This role is integral to the healthcare team, providing direct patient care and supporting medical and nursing staff. The CMA will assist in examinations and treatments, manage administrative tasks, and ensure the smooth operation of the clinic. Duke Raleigh Hospital is a 204-bed facility offering comprehensive services including cancer care. Duke Health is a Magnet-designated organization, and its nurses are recognized for their excellence.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred.
• 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 (Level II).
• Must have at least 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting (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.
• 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.
• Sterilize medical instruments.
• Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and their 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