Medical Assistant, Certified- Orthopaedics- Morrisville, NC

Duke University Health System; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their Orthopaedics Clinic in Morrisville, NC. This role is pivotal in providing both direct and indirect patient care, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere for patients. Responsibilities include rooming patients, handling clerical duties, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care, excellent communication skills, and relevant certifications. Join a team that values collaboration and innovation in healthcare, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care and community health.

Benefits

Commitment Bonus

Competitive Compensation

Nurturing Work Atmosphere

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients, collecting histories, and charting.
• Prepping clinics, obtaining test results, and updating charts.
• Cleaning exam rooms and maintaining a safe work environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Duties

BLS Certification

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Certification by AAMA or equivalent

Job description

Medical Assistant, Certified- Orthopaedics- Morrisville, NC

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Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.

Learn more about us: https://dhip.dukehealth.org/about-us

JOB LOCATION

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

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for eligible candidates

• Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the commitment bonus.**
  
  

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 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 clinical leadership, develop the ability to remove cast, apply basic splints and cast to the upper and lower extremity. Accurately fill 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.
• BLS required
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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