What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Duke Cardiology of South Durham position at Duke University Health System?
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About Duke Health Integrated Practice
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.
Duke Nursing Highlights
The Medical Assistant, Certified functions as anCharacteristics
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ions to apharmacy, preparing and administerin g medications as directed binfectionand sterilization of medical instrum ents,telephoning prescriptinical functions as delegated and supervised b y thephysician.Administrative responsibilities:The CMA greets patients, answers telephones, schedtaff during examination and procedures, collect ingandpreparing laboratoy aphysician, and authorizing drug refillsas directed. Performs otherclules appointments toinclude arrive appointments i nMaestroCare, checkoutn-sterile dressings, promoting patient/familyunder standing of the educatng electrocardiograms, removing sutures/ staples,c hanging sterile and nory specimens,performing basic laboratory test in theclinic/office, takiional content and his/her involvement in theplan o fcare, and documentinients, and prepares patients for examinationsand pr ocedures.Patient caretion, personal hygiene and basic health andsafety precautions applicableintegral member of theinterdisciplinary healthcaret eam in providing dirsupport responsibilities may include assisting theme dicaland nursing ss andcollections on account balances; correspondence, and ordering clinininstructions generally acquired through a high school education andmedid.Working knowledgeof procedures and techniques invol ved in administeri
Work Performed
Clinical responsibilities:Th eCMA takes medical histories and records vital signs, explainstreatment procedures to patinsuranceforms, handles billing, bookkeeping to include receiving copaykills.Work requiresthe ability to understand and follow o ral and writtepatients, andreferral scheduling; arranges for hospital ad missions andle techniques and special procedures that areapplicableto wo rk performecal assistant programming.Heavy lifting and the abilityto tra nsport stretcher and wheelchairpatients may be required.Working knowledg e of steringroutine and special treatments to patients.Working knowledge of sanitalaboratoryservices, updates and files patient medical records,f ills outstaffTyping skillsMedical terminologyLevels II and III-- Ability to indsh and maintain effective working relationships withpatients and clinicect patient care. TheMedicalAssistant,Certified performs routine a dminAble to document and communicate pertinentinformationAbility toestab licaland clerical supplies and forms. Performs other administrativedutie sependently seek out resources andworkcollaboratively
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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Good customerservice sistrat ive and patientcare supportive duties in a Health Systemmedical pfor wor k in a clinic setting. Workingknowledge of infection control proreatment ofpatients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.
gin the patient record.Other clinical support responsibilitiesincludecedures and safety precautions.Age specific competencies.Daily clinic prdisposing o fcontaminated supplies, instrument processing, high level diseparation p rocess; registration, scheduling, chargeposting, order entry.asdirected. May berequested tobe a liaison for clinic activities suchas JointCommiss ion and falls and/or participate in clinic committees.
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 ions of 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
Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program str ongly preferred.High School diploma or GED graduation required
Experience
Work generally requires six months of experience in the healthcaresetting. Education in a health related field can be used as asubstitute for the experience.
Degrees, Licensures, Certific ations
Must be fully certified as a Medical Assistant (AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA,NCMA or ARMA) within 18 months of hire.
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.
About Duke Health Integrated Practice
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.
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)
The Medical Assistant, Certified functions as anCharacteristics
N/A
ions to apharmacy, preparing and administerin g medications as directed binfectionand sterilization of medical instrum ents,telephoning prescriptinical functions as delegated and supervised b y thephysician.Administrative responsibilities:The CMA greets patients, answers telephones, schedtaff during examination and procedures, collect ingandpreparing laboratoy aphysician, and authorizing drug refillsas directed. Performs otherclules appointments toinclude arrive appointments i nMaestroCare, checkoutn-sterile dressings, promoting patient/familyunder standing of the educatng electrocardiograms, removing sutures/ staples,c hanging sterile and nory specimens,performing basic laboratory test in theclinic/office, takiional content and his/her involvement in theplan o fcare, and documentinients, and prepares patients for examinationsand pr ocedures.Patient caretion, personal hygiene and basic health andsafety precautions applicableintegral member of theinterdisciplinary healthcaret eam in providing dirsupport responsibilities may include assisting theme dicaland nursing ss andcollections on account balances; correspondence, and ordering clinininstructions generally acquired through a high school education andmedid.Working knowledgeof procedures and techniques invol ved in administeri
Work Performed
Clinical responsibilities:Th eCMA takes medical histories and records vital signs, explainstreatment procedures to patinsuranceforms, handles billing, bookkeeping to include receiving copaykills.Work requiresthe ability to understand and follow o ral and writtepatients, andreferral scheduling; arranges for hospital ad missions andle techniques and special procedures that areapplicableto wo rk performecal assistant programming.Heavy lifting and the abilityto tra nsport stretcher and wheelchairpatients may be required.Working knowledg e of steringroutine and special treatments to patients.Working knowledge of sanitalaboratoryservices, updates and files patient medical records,f ills outstaffTyping skillsMedical terminologyLevels II and III-- Ability to indsh and maintain effective working relationships withpatients and clinicect patient care. TheMedicalAssistant,Certified performs routine a dminAble to document and communicate pertinentinformationAbility toestab licaland clerical supplies and forms. Performs other administrativedutie sependently seek out resources andworkcollaboratively
Level>
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Good customerservice sistrat ive and patientcare supportive duties in a Health Systemmedical pfor wor k in a clinic setting. Workingknowledge of infection control proreatment ofpatients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.
gin the patient record.Other clinical support responsibilitiesincludecedures and safety precautions.Age specific competencies.Daily clinic prdisposing o fcontaminated supplies, instrument processing, high level diseparation p rocess; registration, scheduling, chargeposting, order entry.asdirected. May berequested tobe a liaison for clinic activities suchas JointCommiss ion and falls and/or participate in clinic committees.
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 ions of 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
Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program str ongly preferred.High School diploma or GED graduation required
Experience
Work generally requires six months of experience in the healthcaresetting. Education in a health related field can be used as asubstitute for the experience.
Degrees, Licensures, Certific ations
Must be fully certified as a Medical Assistant (AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA,NCMA or ARMA) within 18 months of hire.
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.
