Certified Medical Assistant- Orthopaedics

Duke University Health System; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Duke Health as a Medical Assistant in the Orthopaedics Heritage Clinic in Wake Forest, NC. Provide vital patient care, assist with clinical procedures, and be part of a compassionate healthcare team. Enjoy a supportive environment with no evenings or weekends required.

Benefits

$7,500 Commitment Bonus

Qualifications

• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake with patients including vital signs and clinical information.
• Administer medications as ordered by providers.
• Assist providers with procedures such as casting and injections.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High school or GED

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program

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 the state of North Carolina.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates! MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED - Duke Orthopaedics Heritage Clinic

Job Location:

3000 Rogers Rd, Ste 330, Wake Forest, NC, 27587

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our Duke Orthopaedics Heritage Clinic located in Wake Forest, NC 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.
• Assists providers with procedures such as casting, splinting, bracing and injections.
• 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 health center administrator.

Job Eligibility Requirements:

• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant programaccredited 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.
• BLS required

Job Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with no evenings, weekends or holidays

Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.