Certified Medical Assistant- Orthopaedics

Duke University; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health is seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified for their Orthopaedics Clinic in Morrisville, NC. The role involves providing essential patient care, handling clerical duties, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates are expected to hold relevant certifications and have completed an accredited training program. This position offers a commitment bonus to qualifying candidates, highlighting Duke's dedication to employee investment and community health.

Qualifications

• Accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA, or ARMA required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients, collecting histories, and charting.
• Clerical duties including verifying insurance and coordinating appointments.
• Monitoring and maintaining a safe work environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Duties

Organizational Duties

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Duke Health Integrated Practice

https://careers.dukehealth.org/us/en/dhip

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across North Carolina.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION

Duke Orthopaedics Arringdon - 5601 Arringdon Park Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our Orthopaedics Clinic located in Morrisville, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

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, maintaining 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, including autoclaving, checking vital signs, suture removal, dressing changes, entering orders based on physician protocols, biohazard waste management, blood drawing, applying DME to patients
• As assigned by clinical leadership, develop the ability to remove cast, apply basic splints and casts to the upper and lower extremities. Accurately fill all DME products used in the clinic.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager or HCA

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program (accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES) strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA, or ARMA required.
• BLS certification required.

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