Certified Medical Assistant- Orthopaedics

Duke University Health System; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates

Job summary

Duke University Health System is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant who will perform a variety of clinical and administrative duties, including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical tasks. This role involves rooming patients, collecting histories, and managing organizational duties.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, relevant certification, and preferably one year of prior experience in a clinical setting. This position is located in Morrisville, NC and offers a commitment bonus for qualifying candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• 1 year prior experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and collecting histories.
• Preparing clinics and updating charts.
• Cleaning exam rooms and restocking supplies.
• Promoting patient rights and responding to emergency codes.

Skills

Patient care responsibilities

Clerical duties

Organizational duties

Basic medical procedures

Communication skills

Education

Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA

High school or GED graduation

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

Comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across North Carolina.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates

Certified Medical Assistant- Orthopaedics

Job Location

Duke Health Center Arringdon - 5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC

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
• Other duties as assigned by your manager or HCA.
• 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.

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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