Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - GYN Women's Oncology Clinic

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• 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
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Duke Raleigh Hospital Outpatient Department - Women's Cancer Center Care/GYN seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

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

 

Department Profile: If a patient suspects or has been diagnosed with breast cancer or gynecologic cancer, they will find the care they need at our cancer center in Raleigh. Our cancer care team helps our patients through every step of this journey at one convenient, comfortable location. Our facility includes 3D mammography, CT scans, ultrasounds, lab for blood work, infusion pharmacy and infusion suite for chemotherapy and other treatments, linear accelerator for radiation therapy, onsite family and patient support including a boutique for self-care, counseling, and support services during and after treatment.

 

Address: 4101 Macon Pond Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607-6319

 

Hours: Full Time, Monday- Friday 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. 
 

Clinical Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• 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.

 

Administrative duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Answer telephones
• Greet patients
• Update and file patient medical records
• Fill out insurance forms
• Handle correspondence
• Schedule appointments