Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Surgical Oncology Clinic - Colorectal/Hepatobiliary

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Duke Raleigh Campus

Surgical Oncology - Colorectal/Hepatobiliary

 

Duke University Health System- Duke Raleigh Campus seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Must have at least 1 year of experience as a CMA for this specific role

Qualified candidate will receive a $7,500 Commitment Bonus!

 

 

Department Profile:

• At Duke Raleigh 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 patient's specific needs to develop the best treatment plan and connect them with a specialist that will lead your care team. 

 

Work Hours & Shifts:

• 5-8 hour shifts per week. 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