Certified Medical Assistant, Hospital Based Clinics Float Pool
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 25, 2024
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 -SummaryThe 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 preferred
- CMA 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. -
Keywords: Duke Health, Durham , Certified Medical Assistant, Hospital Based Clinics Float Pool, Healthcare , Durham, North Carolina
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