Certified Medical Assistant - Cancer Center Outpatient Brain Tumor (3K SIGN ON BONUS)

Company: Duke University Health System
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the best in the United States and is known around the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking research. Duke University Hospital has 957 inpatient beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major surgery suite containing 51 operating rooms; an endo-surgery center; an Ambulatory Surgery Center with nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional radiology area. In fiscal year 2018, Duke University Hospital admitted 42,916 patients and had 1,085,740 outpatient visits in fiscal year 2017. U.S News & World Report named Duke University Hospital #1 in North Carolina and #1 in the Raleigh-Durham area in 2018-19. Duke University Hospital is ranked in the top 20 nationally for seven adult specialties, including cardiology and heart surgery, nephrology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology, rheumatology, and urology. In addition to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and outpatient surgery centers. 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! Occ SummaryThe Medical Assistant, Certified functions as anCharacteristicsN/Aintegral member of theinterdisciplinary healt hcare team in providing direct patient care. TheMedical Assistant, Certi fied performs routine administrative and patientcare supportive duties i n a Health System medical practice that assistmedical and/or nursing sta ff in the examination and treatment ofpatients and ensure the clinic/off ice runs smoothly.Work PerformedClinical responsibi lities:The CMA takes medical histories and records vital signs, explains treatment procedures to patients, and prepares patients for examinations and procedures.Patient caresupport responsibilities may include assistin g the medicaland nursing staff during examination and procedures, collec ting andpreparing laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory test in theclinic/office, taking electrocardiograms, removing sutures/ stapl es,changing sterile and non-sterile dressings, promoting patient/familyu nderstanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in thepl an of care, and documenting in the patient record.Other clinical support responsibilities includedisposing ofcontaminated supplies, instrument p rocessing, high level disinfectionand sterilization of medical instrumen ts, telephoning prescriptions to apharmacy, preparing and administering medications as directed by aphysician, and authorizing drug refills as d irected. Performs otherclinical functions as delegated and supervised bythe physician.Administrative responsibilities:The CMA greets patients, answers telephones, schedules appointments toinclude arrive appointments in MaestroCare, checkoutpatients, andreferral scheduling; arranges for hospital admissions andlaboratoryservices, updates and files patient med ical records, fills outinsuranceforms, handles billing, bookkeeping to i nclude receiving copays andcollections on account balances; corresponden ce, and ordering clinicaland clerical supplies and forms. Performs other administrative dutiesasdirected.May be requested to be a liaisonfor cl inic activities suchas JointCommission and falls and/or participate in c linic committees.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesGoo d customer service skills.Work requires the ability to understand and fo llow oral and writteninstructions generally acquired through a high scho ol education andmedical assistant programming.Heavy lifting and the abil ity to transport stretcher and wheelchairpatients may be required.Workin g knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that areapplica ble to work performed.Working knowledge of procedures and techniques inv olved in administeringroutine and special treatments to patients.Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health andsafety pr ecautions applicablefor work in a clinic setting. Workingknowledge of in fection control procedures and safety precautions.Age specific competenc ies.Daily clinic preparation process; registration, scheduling, chargepo sting, order entry.Able to document and communicate pertinentinformation Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships withpa tients and clinicstaffTyping skillsMedical terminologyLevels II and III -- Ability to independently seek out resources andwork collaborativelyLevel Minimum Qualifications Education Level I -- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required. Level II -- 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) strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required. Level III -- 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) strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required. Experience Level I -- No experience 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. General Ladder Statement: In addition to the education and experience noted, applicants must meet allrequirements set forth in the Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA/RMA) Ladder Program document for Levels II and III. Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Level I -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required. Level II -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required. Level III -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required. Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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