Certified Medical Assistant- Orthopaedics

Duke; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for Orthopaedics to support both clinical and administrative tasks. The role involves rooming patients, taking histories, charting, handling calls, and assisting physicians with patient care.

Ideal candidates have a CAAHEP/ABHES accredited Medical Assistant program, high school diploma, and certification (AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA). BLS is required; prior clinic experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
• High school or GED graduation required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• 1 year prior experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care Responsibilities: rooming patients, collecting histories, charting, answering phone calls, completing forms
• Clerical Duties: prepping clinics, obtaining test results, updating charts, verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, coordinating referrals and appointments
• Fulfills EOC Responsibilities: cleaning exam rooms, stocking supplies, restocking exam rooms, cleaning exam tables, ensuring a safe work environment
• Organizational Duties: promoting patient rights, responding to emergency codes, following HR, Compliance and Joint Commission policies
• State-law variations may include autoclaving, vitals, suture removal, dressing changes, orders per protocol, biohazard waste, blood draws, and DME application
• As assigned by clinic leadership, remove cast and apply basic splints; fit DME products in clinic
• Other duties as assigned by manager or leadership

Skills

Patient care

Clinical procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant- Orthopaedics

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 271501

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Morrisville, NC, US, 27560

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified responsible for performing a variety of duties depending on whether it is a small clinic, large medical practice, multi-clinic, or a specialty office. They may be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Patient Care Responsibilities: rooming patients, collecting histories, charting, answering phone calls, completing forms
• Clerical Duties: prepping clinics, obtaining test results, updating charts, verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, coordinating referrals and appointments
• Fulfills EOC Responsibilities: cleaning exam rooms, ordering and stocking supplies and restocking exam rooms, cleaning exam tables, maintain safe work environment by checking for expired supplies, medications, emptying sharps containers
• Organizational Duties: promoting patient rights, responding to emergency codes, following HR, Compliance and Joint Commission policies
• Responsibilities that vary according to state law, which include autoclaving, checking vital signs, suture removal, dressing changes, entering orders based on physician protocols, biohazard waste, blood drawing, applying DME to a patient
• As assigned by clinic leadership, develop the ability to remove cast, apply basic splints and cast to the upper and lower extremity. Accurately fit all DME products used in the clinic.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager or HCA.

Job Eligibility Requirements

• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) strongly preferred.
• High school or GED graduation required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• 1 year prior experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• BLS required.

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