Certified Medical Assistant - Blood Cancer Clinic Durham, NC (CMA Bonus)
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Duke University Hospital 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 1,048 licensed inpatient
beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic
facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major
surgery suite containing 65 operating rooms; an endo-surgery
center; a separate hospital outpatient surgical department with
nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional
radiology area. For 2021-2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked
Duke University Hospital nationally in 11 adult specialties:
cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear,
nose & throat, gastroenterology & GI surgery, gynecology, neurology
& neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung
surgery, and urology. Duke University Hospital is also ranked first
in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area. 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: -
Work PerformedClinical responsibilities:The CMA takes medical
histories and records vital signs, explainstreatment procedures to
p atients, and prepares patients for examinationsand
procedures.Patient ca resupport responsibilities may include
assisting the medicaland nursings taff during examination and
procedures, collecting andpreparing laborato ry specimens,
performing basic laboratory test in theclinic/office, taki ng
electrocardiograms, removing sutures/ staples,changing sterile and
no n-sterile dressings, promoting patient/familyunderstanding of
the educat ional content and his/her involvement in theplan of
care, and documentin g in the patient record.Other clinical support
responsibilities included isposing ofcontaminated supplies,
instrument processing, high level disi nfectionand sterilization of
medical instruments, telephoning prescripti ons to apharmacy,
preparing and administering medications as directed by aphysician,
and authorizing drug refills as directed. Performs othercli nical
functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.Administrat
ive responsibilities:The CMA greets patients, answers telephones,
schedu les appointments toinclude arrive appointments in
MaestroCare, checkoutp atients, andreferral scheduling; arranges
for hospital admissions andlab oratoryservices, updates and
filespatient medical records, fills outins uranceforms, handles
billing, bookkeeping to include receiving copays an dcollections on
account balances; correspondence, and ordering clinicala nd
clerical supplies and forms. Performs other administrative
dutiesasdi rected.May be requested to be a liaison for clinic
activities suchas Joi ntCommission and falls and/or participate in
clinic committees.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesGood customer service skills. Work
requires the ability to understand and follow oral and writteninstr
uctions generally acquired through a high school education
andmedical as sistant programming.Heavy lifting and the ability to
transport stretcher and wheelchairpatients may be required.Working
knowledge of sterile tec hniques and special procedures that
areapplicable to work performed.Work ing knowledge of procedures
and techniques involved in administeringrout ine and special
treatments to patients.Working knowledge of sanitation,p ersonal
hygiene and basic health andsafety precautions applicablefor wor k
in a clinic setting. Workingknowledge of infection control
procedures and safety precautions.Age specific competencies.Daily
clinic preparatio n process; registration, scheduling,
chargeposting, order entry.Able to document and communicate
pertinentinformationAbility to establish andmai ntain effective
working relationships withpatients and clinicstaffTyping
skillsMedical terminologyLevels II and III -- Ability to
independently seek out resources andwork collaboratively
LevelCharacterist icsN/A
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 3years 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, applicantsmust meet all
requirements 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
ideas-an 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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