Certified Medical Assistant - Heme/Onc Clinic Cary, NC
Company: Duke University Health System
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Duke Raleigh Hospital offers the latest in care and technology
in a patient-friendly setting. It has been an important part of
Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35
years, employing more than 2,000 team members. The hospital
provides 186 inpatient beds and a comprehensive array of services,
including the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center, Duke Raleigh Orthopedic
and Spine Center, cardiovascular services, neurosciences including
the Duke Raleigh Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Center, advanced
digestive care, disease management and prevention, wound healing,
outpatient imaging, intensive and progressive care, pain clinic,
same-day surgery, emergency department and community outreach and
education programs U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke Raleigh
Hospital as high performing in orthopaedics and two adult
procedures/conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
and lung cancer surgery. #DukeRaleighJobs Duke Nursing Highlights:
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Work Performed Clinical responsibilities: directed. and procedures.
The CMA takes medical histories and records vital signs, explains
The CMA greets patients, answers telephones, schedules appointments
to May be requested to be a liaison for clinic activities such as
Joint Other clinical support responsibilities include disposing of
Patient care support responsibilities may include assisting the
medical forms, handles billing, bookkeeping to include receiving
copays and treatment procedures to patients, and prepares patients
for examinations and nursing staff during examination and
procedures, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens,
performing basic laboratory test in the clinic/office, taking
electrocardiograms, removing sutures/ staples, changing sterile and
non-sterile dressings, promoting patient/family understanding of
the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of
care, and documenting in the patient record. contaminated supplies,
instrument processing, high level disinfection and sterilization of
medical instruments, telephoning prescriptions to a pharmacy,
preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician,
and authorizing drug refills as directed. Performs other clinical
functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.
Administrative responsibilities: include arrive appointments in
MaestroCare, checkout patients, and referral scheduling; arranges
for hospital admissions and laboratory services, updates and files
patient medical records, fills out insurance collections on account
balances; correspondence, and ordering clinical and clerical
supplies and forms. Performs other administrative duties as
Commission and falls and/or participate in clinic committees.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good customer service skills. Heavy
lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair
Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health
and patients may be required. information Age specific
competencies. Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special
procedures that are Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with work collaboratively patients and clinic
staff Medical terminology Typing skills Work requires the ability
to understand and follow oral and written Levels II and III --
Ability to independently seek out resources and Daily clinic
preparation process; registration, scheduling, charge Working
knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering
instructions generally acquired through a high school education and
medical assistant programming. applicable to work performed.
routine and special treatments to patients. safety precautions
applicable for work in a clinic setting. Working knowledge of
infection control procedures and safety precautions. posting, order
entry. Able to document and communicate pertinent
Level Characteristics N/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 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 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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