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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. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

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)

 

Occ Summary

The Medical Assistant, Certified func tionstaff during examination and procedures, collecting andpreparing lab oraton-sterile dressings, promoting patient/familyunderstanding of the e ducatng electrocardiograms, removing sutures/ staples,changing sterile a ndnory specimens, performing basic laboratory test in theclinic/office, takiional content and his/her involvement in theplan of care, and docume ntinasanintegral member of theinterdisciplinary healthcare team in provi dingdirect patient care. TheMedical Assistant, Certified performs routin eadministrative and patientcare supportive duties in a Health System med icalpractice that assistmedical and/or nursing staff in the examination andtreatment ofpatients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.

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Work Performed

Clinical responsibilities:The CMA takes me dical histories and records vital signs, explainstreatment procedures to patients, and prepares patients for examinationsand procedures.Patient c aresupport responsibilities may include assisting the medicaland nursing sg in the patient record.Other clinical support responsibilities include disposing ofcontaminated supplies, instrument processing, high level dis infectionand sterilization of medical instruments, telephoning prescript ions to apharmacy, preparing and administering medications as directed b yaphysician, and authorizing drug refills as directed. Performs othercli nical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.Administrat ive responsibilities:The CMA greets patients, answers telephones, schedu les appointments toinclude arrive appointments in MaestroCare, checkoutp atients, andreferral scheduling; arranges for hospital admissions andlab oratoryservices, updates and files patient medical records, fills outins uranceforms, handles billing, bookkeeping to include receiving copays an dcollections on account balances; correspondence, and ordering clinicala nd clerical supplies and forms. Performs other administrative dutiesasdi rected.May be requested to be a liaison for clinic activities suchas Joi

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Good customer service skills. ntCommission and falls and/or participate in clinic committees.

Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and writteninstr uctions generally acquired through a high school education andmedical as sistant programming.Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchairpatients may be required.Working knowledge of sterile tech niques and special procedures that areapplicable to work performed.Worki ng knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringrouti ne and special treatments to patients.Working knowledge of sanitation,pe rsonal hygiene and basic healthandsafety precautions applicablefor work in a clinic setting. Workingknowledge of infection control proceduresand safety precautions.Age specific competencies.Daily clinic preparationpr ocess; registration, scheduling, chargeposting, order entry.Able todocum ent and communicate pertinentinformationAbility to establish andmaintain effective working relationships withpatients and clinicstaffTypingskill sMedical terminologyLevels II and III -- Ability to independentlyseekout resources andwork collaboratively

LevelCharacteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

 

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to provi dingemployment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geneticinformati on, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancyand pregnan cy related conditions), sexual orientation or militarystatus.

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Duke aspires to create acommunity built on collaboration,inno vation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.To achievethis exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel se cure and welcome, that the contributions of allindividuals are respected , and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a resp onsibility to uphold these values.

 

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Healt h System may include essential job functions thatrequire specific physic al and/or mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requ ests for reasonable accommodation willbe provided by each hiring departm ent.

 

Education

Work requires gradua tion from an approved or accredited Practical Nurseprogram.

Experience

No experience required.

Degrees, Licensures, Ce rtifications

Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure or Nur se Licensure Compact(NLC).

 

Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe 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 hiring department.

 

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