Certified Medical Assistant, Hospital Based Clinics Float Pool
Company: Duke Health
Location: Rougemont
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
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 University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in
Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best
in the United States and is the number one hospital in North
Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024.
Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three
hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as
well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities,
including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery
center, and more.
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)
The Staffing Pool at Duke University Hospital seeks to hire a
Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of
Advancing Health Together!
Schedule: Mon - Fri. - 8hr shifts, 32-40 hrs/wk within
DUHS---campuses consist of Duke Main, Duke Regional, Duke Raleigh
and a few offsite clinics within a 40-60 mile radius.
*** This position offers Commitment Bonus of $5000
Summary
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) functions as an integral
member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct
patient care. The CMA performs routine administrative and patient
care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice, they
assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and
treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs
smoothly.
Job Duties
Administrative duties may include but are not limited to the
following:
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.
Clinical Duties may include but are not limited to the
following:
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.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required
Graduation from the following (depending on CMA Level) is strongly
preferredCMA I - An accredited Medical Assistant program
CMA II or CMA III - 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)
The following years of experience is required based on the CMA
level (Note: 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate
degree in Medical Assisting):CMA I - no experience required
CMA II - Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience as a
Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
CMA III -- Must have at least 3 years of clinical experience as a
Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA is required
BLS Certification is 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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