Certified Medical Assistant- Medical Oncology Clinic-Duke Regional- PRN
Company: Duke Health
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: March 8, 2023
Job Description:
Duke Regional Hospital offers the personal touch and hometown
feel of a community hospital while serving as an essential arm of
internationally recognized Duke University Health System. -Duke
Regional has served Durham, Orange, Person, Granville and Alamance
counties for more than 45 years. To be successful at caring for our
community and have a strong reputation among patients who seek our
care, we have 3,500 team members who work together to provide
exceptional, compassionate and equitable healthcare 24/7. We are a
place of learning and acceptance for team members just starting
their careers, as well as an institution of family culture and
professional development for employees who have served for decades
in our hospital units. -Duke Regional has 388 inpatient beds and
offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and diagnostic
services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's
services, and heart and vascular services. We also offer care at
our Duke Rehabilitation Institute, Davis Ambulatory Surgical
Center, Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center Arringdon, Health Services
Center, and Duke Behavioral Health Center North Durham. In fiscal
year 2021, Duke Regional Hospital admitted 16,422 patients,
performed 18,152 surgeries and welcomed 2,673 babies into the
world. -U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke Regional Hospital as
#9 in North Carolina and #4 in the Raleigh-Durham area for 2021-22.
The Human Rights Campaign consistently names us a Healthcare
Equality Leader, and we are a Joint Commission-accredited and
Magnet-designated hospital. -Duke University Health System- -Duke
Regional Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic -seeks to hire a
Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of
-Advancing Health Together. -Department Profile: -
- Medical Oncology Clinic provides care for comprehensive therapy
services for patients with breast, prostate, lung, head and neck,
gastrointestinal and skin cancers.
- Clinic provides a stimulating, professional, and nurturing
environment for nurses to grow their knowledge base, advance their
nursing skills, and develop their critical thinking.
- Active team delivering exemplary care for each patient to
ensure an excellent patient experience.
- PRN hours Day shift
- Monday- Friday 8am-5pm - -SummaryThe Medical Assistant,
Certified functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary
healthcare team in providing direct patient care and supporting the
Medical Oncology Clinic. The Medical Assistant, Certified performs
routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a
Health System medical practice that assist medical and/or nursing
staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the
clinic/office runs smoothly. -Work PerformedClinical
responsibilities: The CMA takes medical histories and records vital
signs, explains treatment procedures to patients, and prepares
patients for examinations and procedures. Patient care support
responsibilities may include assisting the medical 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. Other clinical support responsibilities include disposing
of 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:
The CMA greets patients, answers telephones, schedules appointments
to include arrive appointments in Maestro Care, checkout patients,
and referral scheduling; arranges for hospital admissions and
laboratory services, updates and files patient medical records,
fills out insurance forms, handles billing, bookkeeping to include
receiving copay s and collections on account balances;
correspondence, and ordering clinical and clerical supplies and
forms. Performs other administrative duties as directed. May be
requested to be a liaison for clinic activities such as Joint
Commission and falls and/or participate in clinic committees.
-Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesGood customer service skills. Work
requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written
instructions generally acquired through a high school education and
medical assistant programming. Heavy lifting and the ability to
transport stretcher and wheelchair patients may be required.
Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that
are applicable to work performed. Working knowledge of procedures
and techniques involved in administering routine and special
treatments to patients. Working knowledge of sanitation, personal
hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work
in a clinic setting. Working knowledge of infection control
procedures and safety precautions. Age-specific competencies. Daily
clinic preparation process; registration, scheduling, charge
posting, order entry. Able to document and communicate pertinent
information. Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with patients and clinic staff Typing skills Medical
terminology Levels II and III -- Ability to independently seek out
resources and work collaboratively - -Minimum Qualifications
-EducationLevel I -- Graduation from an accredited Medical
Assistant program is strongly preferred. High school or GED
graduation is required. Level II -- Graduation from a medical
assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau
of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is strongly preferred. High
school or GED graduation is required. Level III -- Graduation from
a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) strongly
preferred. High school or GED graduation is required.
-ExperienceLevel I -- No experience required. Level II -- Must have
at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a
clinical setting. Level III -- Must have at least 3years of
clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
Note: 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree
in Medical Assisting. General Ladder Statement: In addition to the
education and experience noted, applicants must meet all
requirements set forth in the Medical Assistant, Certified
(CMA/RMA) Ladder Program document for Levels II and III. -Degrees,
Licensures, CertificationsLevel I -- Certification by AAMA, AMT,
NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required. Level II --
Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS
required. Level III -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA
or ARMA required. BLS required -Pre-employment Physical Capacity
Testing Required: - Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without
regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender
expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. - Duke
aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation,
creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the
robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich
diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences
flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all
members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices
are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values. - Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain
jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may
include essentialjob functions that require specific physical
and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for
requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each
hiring department. -
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