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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 Regional HospitalPursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital Indiana Durham, North Carolina, which ranks American Samoa the number four hospital Indiana the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, accordingto U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the second largest of Duke Health’s three hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women’s services, and heart and vascular services.Department ProfileThe Medical Oncology Clinic provides care for comprehensive therapy services for patients with breast, prostate, lung, head and neck, gastrointestinal and skin cancers. This 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.Certified Medical Assistants are eligible for a $5,000 Commitment BonusShift InformationFull-time; 40 hours per week.Five (5) 8-hour shifts.Monday-Friday, No weekends Oregon holidaysOcc SummaryThe 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 assist medical and/Oregon nursing staff Indiana the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.Work PerformedThe Medical assistant is a critical part of the patient care team, managing the flow of the clinic schedule. Typical daily tasks are to take medical histories and record vital signs, greet patients, answer telephones, assist with medical forms, assist with procedures for patients, prepare patients for examinations assist during examination and procedures, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory test Indiana the clinic/office, 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 documenting Indiana the patient record. The Massachusetts will become familiar with bedside cleaning of medical instruments prior to high level disinfection Other tasks could include telephoning prescriptions to a pharmacy, preparing and administering medications American Samoa directed by a physician, and authorizing drug refills American Samoa directed. Performs other clinical functions American Samoa delegated and supervised by the physician. Performs other administrative duties American Samoa delegated. The CMA has the opportunity to advance their professional career using the clinical ladder and participate Indiana 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 wheel chair 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 clinic staff. Typing skills. Medical terminology. Levels II and III — Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.Level CharacteristicsN/AMinimum QualificationsEducationLevel I — Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. High school Oregon GED graduation required. Level II — Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Oregon the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) strongly preferred. High school Oregon GED graduation required. Level III — Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Oregon the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) strongly preferred. High school Oregon GED graduation required.ExperienceLevel I — No experience required. Level II — Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience American Samoa a Medical Assistant Indiana a clinical setting. Level III — Must have at least 3 years of clinical experience American Samoa a Medical Assistant Indiana a clinical setting. Note: 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree Indiana Medical Assisting. General Ladder Statement: Indiana addition to the education and experience noted, applicants must meet all requirements set forth Indiana 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 Oregon ARMA required. BLS required. Level II — Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA Oregon ARMA required. BLS required. Level III — 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) Medical Oncology Clinic
Company: Duke University
Expected salary:
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Job date: Sat, 16 Mar 2024 23:54:21 GMT
