Orthopedic CMA — Sign-On Bonus & Relocation

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking a nonexempt Medical Assistant to support Duke Orthopaedics of Raleigh. The role spans clinical and clerical tasks, including rooming patients, taking histories, charting, and coordinating referrals in a fast-paced orthopaedic practice.

The ideal candidate has a medical assisting credential, relevant certification, and at least a year of orthopaedic exposure; level II candidates with 1 year of clinic experience are welcome.

Qualifications

• One year of Ortho experience preferred.
• CAAHEP or ABHES accreditation strongly preferred.
• High school or GED graduation required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.
• Level I -- No experience required.
• Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.

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.

Skills

Ortho experience

Medical Assistant experience

BLS certification

Education

Graduation from MA program

High school or GED

Tools

CAAHEP/ABHES familiarity

Job description

Duke Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking a nonexempt Medical Assistant to support Duke Orthopaedics of Raleigh. The role spans clinical and clerical tasks, including rooming patients, taking histories, charting, and coordinating referrals in a fast-paced orthopaedic practice.

The ideal candidate has a medical assisting credential, relevant certification, and at least a year of orthopaedic exposure; level II candidates with 1 year of clinic experience are welcome.