Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Surgical Oncology

About the position

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. Duke Raleigh Hospital, a Campus of Duke University Hospital, has been part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years. Duke Raleigh Campus features 204 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care. 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, assisting medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensuring the clinic/office runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including taking medical histories and recording vital signs.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist the physician during the examination and procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises.
• Dispose of contaminated supplies and 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 and 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.
• Answer telephones and greet patients.
• Update and file patient medical records.
• Fill out insurance forms and handle correspondence.
• Schedule appointments and arrange for hospital admissions.
• Arrange for laboratory services and handle billing and bookkeeping.
• Perform other administrative duties as directed.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred.
• High school or GED graduation is required.
• Level II requires at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Level III requires at least 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.

Benefits

• $7,500 Commitment Bonus
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)