Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Hematology Oncology Clinic - Cary

Duke Nursing Highlights:

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

Qualified candidates will receive a $7,500 commitment bonus!

Department Profile:

Duke's Cary-based cancer center makes it easy for patients to receive high-quality cancer treatment in an outpatient center close to their home. Our team cares for men and women with different types of cancers, including breast cancer, colon cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, melanoma, prostate cancer, and kidney cancer. Appointments at this cancer center in Cary may include lab work, consultations with surgical oncologists, visits with medical oncologists, and treatments in our open infusion suite.

Address:

216 Ashville Ave, Cary, NC

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.

Administrative Duties:

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

Clinical Duties:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required

Experience:

Experience preferred but not required

Degrees, Licencures, Certifications:

Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA is required

BLS Certification is required

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