Certified Medical Assistant - Duke Raleigh Hospital - Wound Healing Center - PRN
Company: Duke Health
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: September 20, 2023
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 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) -Certified Medical
Assistant - Duke Raleigh Hospital - Wound Healing Center Schedule:
As needed during clinic hours: 7:30am - 4pm Monday to Friday
-Department SummaryThe Duke Raleigh Hospital Wound Healing Center
is staffed by a team of specialists that include experts in
internal and emergency medicine, family and geriatric medicine,
vascular medicine, plastic surgery, and orthopedic surgery, as well
as certified wound care nurses. -Job SummaryThe 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
assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and
treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.
-Duties and Responsibilities
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 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. 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 a 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 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 forms, handles billing, bookkeeping to include receiving
copays and collections on account balances; correspondence, and
ordering clinical and clerical supplies and forms. Performs other
administrative duties as directed.May be requested to be a liaison
for clinic activities such as Joint Commission and falls and/or
participate in clinic committees. -Required 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, Licensure, and/or Certification
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.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
informationAbility to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with patients and clinic staffTyping skillsMedical
terminologyLevels II and III -- Ability to independently seek out
resources and work collaborativelyDistinguishing Characteristics of
this Level
N/AJob Title: -MEDICAL ASSISTANT,
CERTIFIEDJob Code: -4261FLSA: -NJob Level: -C2Revised Date:
-01/30/2023Supervisory Responsibility: -No -Duke University 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
FunctionsCertain 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 hiring department. -
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