Certified Medical Assistant; CMA - Neurology Clinic

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Neurology Clinic

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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. Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health’s four hospitals with 1,062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endoscopic surgery center, and more.

• 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 6,000+ registered nurses.
• Quality of Life:
  Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility).

Duke University Health System–Duke Hospital seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together
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Qualifying candidates will receive a $7,500 Commitment Bonus.

Department Profile:
The Endoscopy Unit at Duke South Clinic is a procedural hospital‑based clinic with 7 procedure rooms and 20 prep and recovery bays, caring for an average of 50 patients/day. This area has an advanced GI program. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.

• 4–10 hour shifts per week, on call required. On call consists of weekends and holiday rotations; weeknights are optional.

• Med/Surg, Operating Room, PACU, ICU, Endoscopy, and/or Emergency Department experience preferred, but not required, for a high volume, high acuity endoscopy and pulmonary procedure unit. Procedures performed include: general GI procedures and pulmonary procedures as well as interventional procedures. Moderate sedation and strong IV skills also beneficial.

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.

• The CMA collects medical histories, monitors vital signs, explains treatments to patients, and prepares them for exams and procedures.
• Patient care support may include assisting medical staff, gathering and preparing lab samples, conducting basic lab tests, performing EKGs, removing sutures/staples, changing dressings, educating patients and families about care, and documenting in records.
• Additional tasks include disposing of contaminated supplies, processing instruments, cleaning medical equipment, calling in prescriptions, preparing and giving medications as instructed by the doctor, and handling prescription refills.
• Performs other clinical tasks as assigned by the doctor.

• The CMA greets patients, answers calls, schedules appointments, checks out patients, and handles referral scheduling. They coordinate hospital admissions, lab services, and update medical records. The CMA also completes forms, manages billing tasks like receiving copays and collecting balances, handles correspondence, and orders supplies.
• Additional administrative tasks may be assigned, and the CMA may assist with clinic activities such as Joint Commission or fall prevention efforts, and participate in clinic committees.

• Level I – Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred.…