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

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 256672

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: DUKE HOSPITAL

Date: Apr 18, 2025

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)

Occ Summary

The Medical Assistant, Certified functions as anChar acteristics

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ions to apharmacy, preparing and administering medi cations as directed binfectionand sterilization of medical instruments, telephoning prescripttive responsibilities:The CMA greets patients, answ ers telephones, schedinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.Administrataff during examination and procedures, collecting andpreparing laboratoy aphysician, and authorizing drug refills as direc ted. Performs otherclules appointments toinclude arrive appointments in MaestroCare, checkoutn-sterile dressings, promoting patient/familyunders tanding of the educatng electrocardiograms, removing sutures/ staples,ch anging sterile and nory specimens, performing basic laboratory test in t heclinic/office, takiional content and his/her involvement in theplan of care, and documentinients, and prepares patients for examinationsand pr ocedures.Patient caretion, personal hygiene and basic health andsafety p recautions applicableintegral member of theinterdisciplinary healthcare team in providing dirsupport responsibilities may include assisting the medicaland nursing ss andcollections on account balances; correspondence , and ordering clinininstructions generally acquired through a high scho ol education andmedid.Working knowledge of procedures and techniques inv olved in administeriinsuranceforms, handles billing, bookkeeping to incl ude receiving copay

Work Performed

Clinical responsibilities:T heCMA takes medical histories and records vital signs, explainstreatmen t procedures to patkills.Work requires the ability to understand and fol low oral and writtepatients, andreferral scheduling; arranges for hospit al admissions andcal assistant programming.Heavy lifting and the ability to transport strle techniques and special procedures that areapplicable to work performeetcher and wheelchairpatients may be required.Working k nowledge of steringroutine and special treatments to patients.Working kn owledge of sanitastaffTyping skillsMedical terminologyLevels II and III -- Ability to indlaboratoryservices, updates and files patient medical r ecords, fills outsh and maintain effective working relationships withpat ients and clinicAble to document and communicate pertinentinformationAbi lity to establiect patient care. TheMedical Assistant, Certified perform s routine admincaland clerical supplies and forms. Performs other admini strative dutiesependently seek out resources andwork collaboratively

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Good customer service sistrative and patientcare supportive duties in a Health System medical pfor work in a clinic setting. Workingknowledge of infection co ntrol proreatment ofpatients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.

g in the patient record.Other clinical support responsibilities includecedures and safety precautions.Age specific competencies.Daily c linic preparation process; registration, scheduling, chargeposting, orde r entry.asdirected.May be requested to be a liaison for clinic activitie s suchas JointCommission and falls and/or participate in clinic committe es.

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed toproviding employment opportunity without regard to an indiv idual's age,color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identit y, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orie ntation,or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a c ommunity built on collaboration,innovation, creativity, and belonging. O ur collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, a nd experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel secure and welcome, that the contribut ions of allindividuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a responsibility to uphold these values.</ p>

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Health System may include essential job f unctions thatrequire specific physical and/or mental abilities. Addition alinformation and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation wi llbe provided by each hiring department.

E ducation

Completion of a Level I - Nurse Aide education program a pproved by theNorth Carolina Board of Nursing or successful completion o f the NC -approved Nurse Aide I competency test.High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

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Degrees, L icensures, Certifications

Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant I (NA I) with the Division ofFacility Services with no substantiated fi ndings of abuse, fraud,neglect or misappropriation of property.BCLS cert ification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hireorientation , which typically takes place during the first week ofemployment.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.