Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Surgical Oncology/Plastics

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Duke Raleigh Hospital Outpatient Department - Surgical Oncology seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Qualified candidates will receive a $7500 Commitment Bonus!

Address:4101 Macon Pond Rd RaleighNC27607-6319

Hours: Full Time Monday- Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Job Summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The CMA performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice they assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.

Clinical Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including:
• Taking medical histories and recording vital signs
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients
• Preparing patients for examinations and procedures
• Assisting the physician during the examination and procedures
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises
• Dispose of contaminated supplies Sterilize medical instruments.
• Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care and document in patient record.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
• Authorize drug refills as directed Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy.
• Draw blood
• Prepare patients for x-rays tests and procedures.
• Take electrocardiograms Remove sutures/ staples.
• Change sterile and non-sterile dressings.

Administrative duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Answer telephones
• Greet patients
• Update and file patient medical records
• Fill out insurance forms
• Handle correspondence
• Schedule appointments
• Arrange for hospital admissions
• Arrange for laboratory services
• Handle billing and bookkeeping.
• Perform other administrative duties as directed.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Level 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) is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is required.

Experience:

• Level 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 least3 years 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 III & IV.

Degrees Licensures Certifications:

• Level 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.

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