CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CANCER CENTER 3-2 GI/THORACIC DURHAM, NC
Company: Duke University
Location: Durham
Posted on: October 16, 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:
Occ Summary Work PerformedN/AKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesLevel
CharacteristicsWorking knowledge of procedures and t echniques
involved inadministering routine and specialHeavy lifting and
theability to transport stretcher and wheelchairperformed.Working
knowle dge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health
andpatients may be required.informationGood customer service
skills.Age specific competenci es.Working knowledge of sterile
techniques and special procedures that a resafety
precautionsAbility to establish and maintain effective working
relationships withprecautions.applicable to worktreatments to
patients.w ork collaborativelypatients and clinic staffinstructions
generally acqui redMedical terminologyTyping skillsthrough a high
school education and m edical assistant programming.Work requires
the ability to understand and follow oral and writtenposting, order
entry. Able toLevels II and III - -Ability to independently seek
out resources andDaily clinic preparation process; registration,
scheduling, chargeapplicable for work in a clinic setting. Working
knowledge of infectiondocument and communicate pertinen tpatient
record.treatment procedures tosupervised by the physician.TheCM A
takes medical histories and recordsvital signs, explainsThe CMA
greet s patients, answers telephones, schedules appointments
toinclude arriveC ommission and falls and/orparticipate in clinic
committees.performs rout ineprocessing, high level disinfection and
sterilization of medicalspeci mens, performing basiclaboratory test
in the clinic/office, taking elect rocardiograms,removing sutures/
staples, changingsterileand non-sterile dressings, promoting
patient/familycontaminated supplies, instrumentint erdisciplinary
healthcareinstruments, telephoningteam in providing direc t patient
care. The Medical Assistant, Certifiedpatients and ensure thee
xamination and procedures, collecting and preparing
laboratoryprescripti ons to a pharmacy, preparing and administering
medications asfunctionsas delegated andappointments in MaestroCare,
checkout patients, and refpat ients, and prepares patients for
examinations and procedures.understaerr alscheduling; arranges for
hospitaladministrative duties as directed.ndi ng of the educational
contentand authorizing drug refills as directed. P erforms other
clinicaladmissions and laboratory services, updates andfil es
patient medicalclinic/office runs smoothly.directed by a
physician,an d forms. Performs othercollections on accountand
nursing staff duringrec ords, fills out insuranceMay be requested
to be a liaison for clinicacti vities such as Jointmedical practice
that assistbalances; correspondence , and ordering clinical and
clerical suppliesOther clinical supportrespo nsibilities include
disposing ofadministrative and patient care supporti ve duties in a
Health SystemClinical responsibilities:Administrative res
ponsibilities:The Medical Assistant, Certified functions as an
integral member of thePatient care support responsibilities may
includeassisting the medicalforms, handles billing, bookkeeping to
include receiving copa ys andand his/her involvement in the plan of
care, and documenting in th emedical and/or nursingstaff in the
examination and treatment ofcontrol procedures and safety
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. Level IV -- 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 -- 1 year of clinical
experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.
Level III -- 2 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant,
Certified in a clinical setting.Level IV -- 3 years of clinical
experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified 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, III, and IV.
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. Level IV -- 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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