Certified Medical Assistant - Cancer Center 3-2 GI/Thoracic Durham, NC

340B Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Certified Medical Assistant in Durham, NC. This role involves direct patient care, administrative duties, and supporting clinical procedures. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and relevant certifications. Embrace a collaborative environment focused on compassionate care and professional growth.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Certification required; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments.
• Assisting with procedures, preparing laboratory specimens.
• Updating medical records, billing, ordering supplies.

Skills

Customer Service

Sanitation Knowledge

Infection Control

Medical Terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

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 Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in 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, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000+ registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Summary

The Medical Assistant, Certified functions as an integral member of the medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients. The role involves providing direct patient care, performing routine administrative duties, and supporting clinical procedures to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Work Performed

1. Clinical responsibilities: Greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, taking medical histories, recording vital signs, assisting with procedures, preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic tests, taking electrocardiograms, changing dressings, promoting patient understanding, documenting in patient records, and assisting with medication administration under physician supervision.
2. Administrative responsibilities: Arranging appointments, checking out patients, scheduling referrals, updating medical records, billing, ordering supplies, and other clerical duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good customer service skills
• Ability to lift and transport patients with a stretcher or wheelchair
• Knowledge of sanitation, infection control, and sterile techniques
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Proficiency in medical terminology and documentation

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Education

• Level I: High school diploma or GED; graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Levels II-IV: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; certification required; BLS certification required.

Experience

• Level I: No experience required.
• Level II: 1 year clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified.
• Level III: 2 years clinical experience, Certified.
• Level IV: 3 years clinical experience, Certified.

Licenses, Certifications

• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA, or ARMA required for Levels I-IV.
• BLS certification required.

All community members are encouraged to uphold our values of collaboration, innovation, and respect. Additional information and accommodations will be provided by each hiring department.