Certified Medical Assistant -PRN - Duke Outpatient Clinic - Day Shifts - Durham
Company: Duke Health
Location: Wendell
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Duke University Hospital Duke University Hospital is
consistently rated as one of the best in the United States and is
known around the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking
research. Duke University Hospital has 1,048 licensed inpatient
beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic
facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major
surgery suite containing 65 operating rooms; an endo-surgery
center; a separate hospital outpatient surgical department with
nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional
radiology area. For 2021-2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked
Duke University Hospital nationally in 11 adult specialties:
cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear,
nose & throat, gastroenterology & GI surgery, gynecology, neurology
& neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung
surgery, and urology. Duke University Hospital is also ranked first
in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area. In addition
to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically
dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary
care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and
outpatient surgery centers. Duke Nursing Highlights: \u00A0 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) \u00A0 Duke Outpatient
Clinic seeks to hire a\u00A0 Certified Medical Assistant \u00A0PRN
who will embrace our mission of\u00A0 Advancing Health Together.
\u00A0 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. Department Summary: We
provide services for adults ages 18 and over, including ongoing
care for chronic conditions, such as asthma, arthritis, diabetes,
and high blood pressure. Same-day appointments are available for
patients who are in need of acute care. We address most urgent care
concerns.\u00A0 Work Hours & Shifts: Full-time, Monday-Friday
8:00AM-5:00PM No weekends or Holidays Address: Duke Health North
Durham 4220 N Roxboro St, 27704 Second floor 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 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 the physician, and authorizing drug
refills as directed. Performs other clinical functions as delegated
and supervised by the physician. \u00A0 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 ,\u00A0 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 \u00A0
Minimum Qualifications Education: Level I -- Graduation from an
accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred. 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. \u00A0 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. \u00A0
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. \u00A0 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. \u00A0 Duke aspires to create a
community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and
belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of
ideasan 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. \u00A0
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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