Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Surgical Oncology Care Clinic - Offsite Ashville Ave - Cary
Company: Duke Health
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Duke Raleigh Hospital 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 teammembers. 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 five
adult procedures/conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, and
stroke. -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) - -Duke Raleigh
Hospital -- Surgical Oncology Care Clinic seeks to hire a CMA who
will embrace our mission of -Advancing Health Together. -Department
Profile: -Duke's Cary-based cancer center makes it easy for our
patients to receive high-quality cancer treatment in an outpatient
center close to their home. Our team cares for men and women with
different types of cancers, including breast cancer, colon cancer,
gastrointestinal cancers, melanoma, prostate cancer, and kidney
cancer. Appointments at this cancer center in Cary may include lab
work, consultations with surgical oncologists, visits with medical
oncologists, and treatments in our open infusion suite.
-Address:216 Ashville Ave, Cary, NC 27518 -Hours:Monday-Friday
8:00AM-4:30PM -Position Summary:The Medical Assistant, Certified
functions as an integral member of the 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 assists
medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of
patients and ensures the clinic/office runs smoothly. -Work
Performed:Clinical responsibilities:
- The CMA takes medical histories and records vital signs,
explains treatment procedures to patients, and prepares patients
for examinations and procedures.
- Patient care support responsibilities may include assisting the
medical and nursing staff during examination and procedures,
collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic
laboratory tests 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 document ng in the patient record.
- Other clinical support responsibilities include disposing of
contaminated supplies, instrument processing, high-level
disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments, telephoning
prescriptions to a pharmacy, preparing and administering
medications as directed by the physician, and authorizing drug
refills as directed.
- Performs other clinical functions as delegated and supervised
by the physician. -Administrative responsibilities:
- The CMA greets patients, answers telephones, schedules
appointments to include arrival appointments in Maestro Care,
checks out patients, and referral scheduling; arranges for hospital
admissions and laboratory services, updates and files patient
medical records, fills out forms, handles billing, bookkeeping to
include receiving copays and collections on account balances;
correspondence, and ordering clinical d clerical supplies and
forms.
- Performs other administrative duties as directed. May be
requested to be a liaison for clinic activities such as Join
commission and falls and/or participate in clinic committees.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Good customer service skills. Work requires the ability to
understand and follow oral and written instructions generally
acquired through a high school education and medical assistant
programming.
- Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and
wheelchair patients may be required.
- Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures
that are applicable to work performed.
- Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in
administering routine and special treatments to patients.
- Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, and basic
health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic
setting.
- Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety
precautions. Age-specific competencies.
- Daily clinic preparation process; registration, scheduling,
charge posting, order entry.
- Able to document and communicate pertinent information ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
patients and clinical staff.
- Typing skill. Medical terminology levels II and III -- Ability
to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
-Minimum QualificationsEducation:
- Level I -- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant
program is required. High school or GED graduation is
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) is strongly preferred. High school or GED
graduation is 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) is strongly preferred. High school or GED
graduation is 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 least3 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.Job Code: 00004261 MEDICAL ASSISTANT,
CERTIFIED
Job Level: C1
- 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 essential job functions that require specific physical
and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for
requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each
hiringdepartment. -
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