Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Surgical Oncology

Baylor Scott & White Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Certified Medical Assistant at Duke Raleigh Hospital, where you will provide essential support to the healthcare team and contribute to patient care in a dynamic outpatient environment. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, a $7,500 commitment bonus, and a chance to work in a Magnet-designated health system that values quality and compassion.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

$7,500 Commitment Bonus

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant based on level.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical and nursing staff in patient examinations and procedures.
• Perform routine administrative duties and manage patient records.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.

Skills

Patient Care

Administrative Skills

Communication

Education

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program

High school or GED graduation

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 Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina, which has been part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years. Duke Raleigh Campusfeatures 204 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

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)

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 $7,500 Commitment Bonus!

Address: 4101 Macon Pond Rd, Raleigh,NC27607-6319

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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