Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Hematology Oncology

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Duke Raleigh Campus

Hematology Oncology

 

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 experience as a CMA for this specific role

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

 

 

Department Profile: Hematologists and oncologists at Duke Raleigh Hospital Cancer Center Hematology/Oncology offer comprehensive treatments for almost every type of cancer.

 

Work Hours & Shifts: 40 hours per week, 5-8 hour shifts

 

Address: 3404 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

 

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 

  

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Level I -- G