Raleigh, North Carolina
Seattle, Washington
Posted: 17-Nov-24
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 249155
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- Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
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Duke Raleigh Hospital Outpatient Department - Cary- Hematology Oncology seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.
Qualified candidates will receive a $7,500 commitment bonus!
Department Profile:
Duke's Cary-based cancer center makes it easy for 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
Hours:
Full Time
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM
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
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