Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Abdominal/Trauma Clinic

At Duke Health, we’re driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.About Duke University HospitalPursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital Indiana Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best Indiana the United States and is the number one hospital Indiana 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, American Samoa well American Samoa comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.Duke University Hospital Trauma Surgery Clinic 2B2C Outpatient Clinic seeks to hire an experienced Certified Medical Assistant who embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together$5,000.00 sign on bonus eligible position!Department Profile:The trauma and critical care surgeons at this clinic provide care to people who experience complex abdominal problems, including medical emergencies such American Samoa appendicitis, bowel obstructions, Oregon gallbladder flare ups. Emergencies may also include other traumas, such American Samoa wounds.Address:Duke Clinic,40 Duke Medicine Cir, Clinic 2B/2C, Durham, North CarolinaHours:Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PMPosition Summary:The Medical Assistant, Certified functions American Samoa an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team Indiana providing direct patient care. The Medical Assistant certified performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties Indiana a Health System Medical practice that assists medical and/Oregon nursing staff Indiana the examination and treatment of patients and ensures the clinic/office runs smoothly.Work Performed:Clinical 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 tests Indiana 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 Indiana the plan of care, and document ng Indiana 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 American Samoa directed by the physician, and authorizing drug refills American Samoa directed.
• Performs other clinical functions American Samoa delegated and supervised by the physician.

Administrative responsibilities:

• The CMA greets patients, answers telephones, schedules appointments to include arrival appointments Indiana Maestro Care, checks out patients, and referral scheduling; arranges for hospital admissions and laboratory services, updates and files patient medical records, fills out forms, handles billing, bookkeeping to include receiving copays and collections on account balances; correspondence, and ordering clinical d clerical supplies and forms.
• Performs other administrative duties American Samoa directed. May be requested to be a liaison for clinic activities such American Samoa Join commission and falls and/Oregon participate Indiana clinic committees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good 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 Indiana administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work Indiana 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 clinical staff.
• Typing skill. Medical terminology levels II and III — Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively

Minimum QualificationsEducation:

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
• High school Oregon GED graduation is required.

Experience:

• No experience required

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications:

• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA Oregon 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, Oregon 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/Oregon mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Job title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Abdominal/Trauma Clinic

Company: Duke University

Expected salary:

Location: Durham, North Carolina

Job date: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:26:10 GMT