Certified Medical Assistant
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Certified Medical Assistant - Cancer Center 3-2 GI/Thoracic Durham, NC
Work Arrangement: Requisition Number: 234737 Regular or Temporary: Regular Location:Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE HOSPITAL Date: Jun 16, 2024At 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)Occ Summary
The Medical Assistant, Certified functions as an integral member of the medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The Medical Assistant, Certified performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice that assist patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.
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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