LPN - Blood Cancer Clinic Durham, NC
Durham, NC, US, 27710
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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 functio nstaff during examination and procedures, collecting andpreparing labora ton-sterile dressings, promoting patient/familyunderstanding of the educ atng electrocardiograms, removing sutures/ staples,changing sterile and nory specimens, performing basic laboratory test in theclinic/office, ta kiional content and his/her involvement in theplan of care, and document inasanintegral member of theinterdisciplinary healthcare team in providi ngdirect patient care. TheMedical Assistant, Certified performs routine administrative and patientcare supportive duties in a Health System medi calpractice that assistmedical and/or nursing staff in the examination a ndtreatment ofpatients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.
Work Performed
Clinical responsibilities:The CMA takes med ical histories and records vital signs, explainstreatment procedures to patients, and prepares patients for examinationsand procedures.Patient caresupport responsibilities may include assisting the medicaland nursing sg in the patient record.Other clinical support responsibilities include disposing ofcontaminated supplies, instrument processing, high level dis infectionand sterilization of medical instruments, telephoning prescript ions to apharmacy, preparing and administering medications as directed b yaphysician, and authorizing drug refills as directed. Performs othercli nical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.Administrat ive responsibilities:The CMA greets patients, answers telephones, schedu les appointments toinclude arrive appointments in MaestroCare, checkoutp atients, andreferral scheduling; arranges for hospital admissions andlab oratoryservices, updates and filespatient medical records, fills outins uranceforms, handles billing, bookkeeping to include receiving copays an dcollections on account balances; correspondence, and ordering clinicala nd clerical supplies and forms. Performs other administrative dutiesasdi rected.May be requested to be a liaison for clinic activities suchas Joi
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good customer service skills. ntCommission and falls and/or participate in clinic committees.
Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and writteninstr uctions generally acquired through a high school education andmedical as sistant programming.Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchairpatients may be required.Working knowledge of sterile tech niques and special procedures that areapplicable to work performed.Worki ng knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringrouti ne and special treatments to patients.Working knowledge of sanitation,pe rsonal hygiene and basic health andsafety precautions applicablefor work in a clinic setting. Workingknowledge of infection control proceduresan d safety precautions.Age specific competencies.Daily clinic preparation process; registration, scheduling, chargeposting, order entry.Able todoc ument and communicate pertinentinformationAbility to establish andmainta in effective working relationships withpatients and clinicstaffTypingski llsMedical terminologyLevels II and III -- Ability to independentlyseek out resources andwork collaboratively
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N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse program.
Experience
No experience required.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure is required.
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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh