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

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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.

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• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
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• Duke University Health System has 6000 registered nurses
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Occ Summary Work PerformedN/AKnowledge, Ski llsand AbilitiesLevel CharacteristicsWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involved inadministering routine and specialHeavy lifting an dtheability to transport stretcher and wheelchairperformed.Working knowl edge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health andpatients may be required.informationGood customer service skills.Age specific competenci es.Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that a resafety precautionsAbility to establish and maintain effective workingr elationships withprecautions.applicable to worktreatments to patients.wo rk collaborativelypatients and clinic staffinstructions generally acquir edMedical terminologyTyping skillsthrough a high school education and me dical assistant programming.Work requires the ability to understand andf ollow oral and writtenposting, order entry. Able toLevels II and III --A bility to independently seek out resources andDaily clinic preparationpr ocess; registration, scheduling, chargeapplicable for work in a clinicse tting. Working knowledge of infectiondocument and communicate pertinentp atient record.treatment procedures tosupervised by the physician.TheCMA takes medical histories and records vital signs, explainsThe CMA greets patients, answers telephones, schedules appointments toinclude arriveCom mission and falls and/orparticipate in clinic committees.performs routin eprocessing, high level disinfection and sterilization of medicalspecime ns, performing basiclaboratory test in the clinic/office, taking electro cardiograms,removing sutures/ staples, changingsterileand non-steriledre ssings, promoting patient/familycontaminated supplies, instrumentinterdi sciplinary healthcareinstruments, telephoningteam in providing direct pa tient care. The Medical Assistant, Certifiedpatients and ensure theexami nation and procedures, collecting and preparing laboratoryprescriptions to a pharmacy, preparing and administering medications asfunctionsasdele gated andappointments in MaestroCare, checkout patients, and refpatients , and prepares patients for examinations and procedures.understaerralsch eduling; arranges for hospitaladministrative duties as directed.nding of the educational contentand authorizing drug refills as directed. Perfor ms other clinicaladmissions and laboratory services, updates andfiles pa tient medicalclinic/office runs smoothly.directed by a physician,and for ms. Performs othercollections on accountand nursing staff duringrecords, fills out insuranceMay be requested to be a liaison for clinicactivitie s such as Jointmedical practice that assistbalances; correspondence, and ordering clinical and clerical suppliesOther clinical supportresponsibi lities include disposing ofadministrative and patient care supportive du ties in a Health SystemClinical responsibilities:Administrative responsi bilities:The Medical Assistant, Certified functions as an integralmember of thePatient care support responsibilities may includeassistingthe med icalforms, handles billing, bookkeeping to include receiving copays anda nd his/her involvement in the plan of care, and documenting in themedica l and/or nursingstaff in the examination and treatment ofcontrolprocedur es and safety

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed toproviding employment opportunity without regard to an indiv idual's age,color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identit y, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orie ntation,or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a c ommunity built on collaboration,innovation, creativity, and belonging. O ur collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, a nd experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel secure and welcome, that the contribut ionsof allindividuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Health System may include essential job f unctions thatrequire specific physical and/or mental abilities. Addition alinformation and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation wi llbe provided by each hiring department.

E ducation

Level I -- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program stronglypreferred. High school or GED graduation required.Level II -- Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited bythe Commi ssion on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(CAAHEP) or th e Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)strongly preferr ed. High school or GED graduation required.Level III -- Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited bythe Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau o f Health Education Schools (ABHES)strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.Level IV -- Graduation from a medical assistant pro gram accredited bythe Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educa tion Programs(CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Scho ols (ABHES)strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.

Experience

Level I -- No experience required.Level II -- 1 yearof clinical experience as aMedicalAssistant,Certified in a c linical setting.Level III -- 2 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant,Certified in a clinical setting.Level IV -- 3 years of clinic al experience as a Medical Assistant,Certified in a clinical setting.Not e: 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree inMedic al Assisting.General Ladder Statement: In addition to the education and experiencenoted, applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the MedicalAssistant, Certified (CMA/RMA) Ladder Program document for Levels II,III, and IV.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Level I -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.BLS re quired.Level II -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA re quired.BLS required.Level III -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, N CMA or ARMArequired. BLS required.Level IV -- Certification by AAMA, AMT , NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.BLS 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.