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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Colorectal Surgical Oncology Clinic
Location:
Raleigh, NC
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 Raleigh Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, which has been part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years. Duke Raleigh Hospital features 204 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care. Surgical Oncology Outpatient Clinic seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Qualifying candidates will receive a $5,000 Commitment Bonus! Department Summary: At Duke Raleigh Hospital's Surgical Oncology Clinic, our board-certified surgeons provide consultations for adults with cancer, as well as people who need a surgical approach to non-cancerous growths and tumors. We don't perform surgeries at this clinic. Our oncology experts will work with your specific needs to develop the best treatment plan and connect you with a specialist that will lead your care team. Position Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:45PM Job 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. Administrative Duties: 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 Clinical Duties: 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: Education Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required Experience: Experience preferred but not required Degrees, Licencures, Certifications: 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.PDN-9bff940f-8b11-4b76-be9d-b2b6245d0347
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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Colorectal Surgical Oncology Clinic is a Nurse & Healthcare Medical Assistant Job at Duke Health located in Raleigh NC. Find other listings like Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Colorectal Surgical Oncology Clinic by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Medical Assistant Jobs.