Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Cardiology & Pulmonary Clinic

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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. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features 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)

 

Certified Medical Assistant– Duke Hospital

Cardiology & Pulmonary Clinic 2F2G

 

Duke University Health System- Duke Hospital seeks to hire a CMA who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

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

 

What is 2F/2G? The clinic is comprised of Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Pulmonary, and  Cardio-thoracic surgery between four different hallways. Hallway AB/Lung Transplant/CT Surgery consists of Pre & Post lung transplant, Cysitc Fibrosis, and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Hallway C/Pulomnary consists if Intestinal Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, COPD, Asthma/Allergy, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Sacoidosis. Hallway DE/Electrophysiology consists of Syncope, Devices, and Heart Arrhythmias. Hallway FG/Advanced Heart failure consists of Heart Transplant, Advanced Heart Failure, LVAD, Same Day Access, and Cardiac-oncology.

 

Address: Duke Clinic, 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Clinic 2F/2G, Durham, 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: 

• Collaborates with team to review medical charts to determine appropriate scheduling
• Assist with scheduling procedures
• Assist with medication prior authorizations
• Assist with coordinating home medical supplies for patients

 

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 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 provider
• Authorize drug refills as directed
• Telephone prescriptions to a ph