Certified Medical Assistant - Orthopaedics

Duke University Health System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for their Orthopaedics department in Raleigh, NC. This role involves direct patient care, clinical documentation, and medication administration, supporting the healthcare team to provide excellent patient services. Join a collaborative environment with competitive pay and a $7,500 commitment bonus for qualifying candidates.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

$7,500 Commitment Bonus

Qualifications

• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.
• 1 year clinical experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake with patients including vital signs and clinical information.
• Administer medications as ordered by providers.
• Schedule patients for follow-up appointments.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Documentation

Medication Administration

Education

High School or GED

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - Orthopaedics

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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.

About Duke Health Integrated Practice

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 the state of North Carolina.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION

Duke Orthopaedics of Raleigh - 3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

JOB HOURS

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information, and other clinical information as indicated.
• Perform telephone message taking with patients, document encounter, follow protocols established by clinic leadership, and inform provider.
• Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Performs tasks such as set up for clinical procedures, high level disinfection & sterilization or other miscellaneous appropriate tasks within scope of practice.
• Attain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment as indicated.
• Float in clinic to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by nurse manager, health center administrator, charge nurse, or nurse team lead.
• Learn how to schedule patients for surgery, post the cases, pend orders for COVID testing (required before surgery)
• Schedule return/follow-up appointments as needed
  
  

Job Eligibility Requirements

• Level I -- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
• Level II -- Graduation from a 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.
• Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.
  
  

Job Hours

The schedule for this position is day shifts.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Seniority level

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Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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