CMA/RMA – Nephrology

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Job Title: CMA/RMA – Durham

Overview:

Join our dedicated healthcare team in Durham as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). In this essential role, you will be the backbone of our patient care operations, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience for our patients. We are looking for a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating both compassion and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Information Management: Accurately obtain and record patient information in our Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, including vital signs, medical history, and current medications.
• Specimen Collection: Collect and prepare specimens for laboratory tests, including performing phlebotomy.
• Electrocardiograms: Conduct EKGs, ensuring quality and accuracy in patient diagnostics.
• Procedure Preparation: Assist in preparing for in-office procedures, such as the removal of permanent catheters, and schedule patient procedures at external facilities, handling all related paperwork and prior authorizations as necessary.
• Daily Records Management: Organize and prepare patient records for the next day’s appointments, including those for dialysis, hospital visits, and pre-operative care.
• Patient Communication: Contact patients as directed by physicians, delivering vital information and guidance.
• Support to Physicians: Provide general assistance to physicians during examinations and procedures, enhancing the overall patient experience.
• Lab and Quality Assurance Maintenance: Maintain lab logs and refrigerator temperature logs; ensure adherence to quality assurance protocols for equipment such as Clinitek and glucometers.
• Clinical Environment Management: Prepare, stock, and clean exam rooms and lab areas, preparing labs for after-hours pickups, and manage disposal of sharps and expired medications.
• Medication Administration: Administer various types of medications including IM, SQ, ID, and IV, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols.
• Record Keeping: Manage patient records effectively, including scanning, filing, and entering data into EMR as needed. Maintain accurate and up-to-date information for referrals, pharmacies, and patient diagnoses.
• Additional Duties: Carry out miscellaneous tasks as requested by healthcare leadership to support the smooth running of our operations.

Qualifications:

• Certification: Must possess a valid CMA or RMA certification.
• Experience: Prior experience in a medical office setting preferred but not required.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office and EMR systems; familiarity with lab equipment is a plus.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organization: Strong ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a busy clinical environment.
• Compassionate Care: A commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Experience:

• Medical office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person