Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Colorectal Surgical Oncology Clinic

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About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina, which has been part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years.

Duke Raleigh Campus features 204 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Surgical Oncology Outpatient Clinic seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Department Summary :

At Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital's Surgical Oncology Clinic, our board-certified surgeons provide consultations for adults with cancer, as well as people who need a surgical approach to non-cancerous growths and tumors.

We don’t perform surgeries at this clinic. Our oncology experts will work with your specific needs to develop the best treatment plan and connect you with a specialist that will lead your care team.

Position Hours :

Monday-Friday, 8 : 00AM-4 : 45PM

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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