Certified Medical Assistant - Cancer Center 3-2 GI/Thoracic Durham, NC

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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 and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as 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 functions as an integral member of the medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of 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 assist patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.

Work Performed

Clinical responsibilities: directed. and procedures. The CMA greets patients, answers telephones, schedules appointments to The CMA takes medical histories and records vital signs, explains Other clinical support responsibilities include disposing of forms, handles billing, bookkeepingto include receiving copays and May be requested to be a liaison for clinic activities such as Joint Patient care support responsibilities may include assisting the medical treatment procedures to patients, and prepares patients for examinations and nursing staff during examination and procedures, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory test 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. contaminated supplies, instrument processing, high level disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments, telephoning prescriptions to a pharmacy, preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician, and authorizing drug refills as directed. Performs other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician. Administrative responsibilities: include arrive appointments in MaestroCare, checkout patients, and referral scheduling; arranges for hospital admissions and laboratory services, updates and files patient medical records, fills out insurance collections on account balances; correspondence, and ordering clinical and clerical supplies and forms. Performs other administrative duties as Commission and falls and/or participate in clinic committees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Good customer service skills. Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients may be required. Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and information Age specific competencies. Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with work collaboratively patients and clinic staff Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written Medical terminology Typing skills Levels II and III -- Ability to independently seek out resources and Daily clinic preparation process; registration, scheduling, charge routine and special treatments to patients. instructions generally acquired through a high school education and medical assistant programming. applicable to work performed. safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting. Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions. posting, order entry. Able to document and communicate pertinent

Level Characteristics

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Minimum Qualifications

 

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