Certified Medical Assistant - Wound Clinic at Duke Health

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The Wound Management Treatment Center at Duke University Hospital seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together!

***$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

Clinic Summary:

The Wound Clinic provides pre and post procedure care for patients with long-term chronic wounds and ulcers; provides diagnosis, treatment and pre and post-procedure care for patients following reconstructive plastic surgery including abdominal hernia repair, breast reconstruction, hand transplants, hand injuries, body contouring and cosmetic surgery.

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. 

Shift Schedule:

Day Shifts - Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day shift

No Weekends or Holidays

Administrative Duties:  

• 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 

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 
• Graduation from the following (depending on CMA Level) is strongly preferred 
• CMA I - An accredited Medical Assistant program 

• CMA II or CMA III - 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) 

Experience 

• The following years of experience are required based on the CMA level (Note: 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting): 
• CMA I - no experience required 

• CMA II - Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting 
• CMA III -- Must have at least 3 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 and 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, N CMA or ARMA required. BLS required.
• Level IV -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.

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