Medical Assistant, Certified-Orthopaedics-Apex (Commitment Bonus Eligible)
Duke University Health System
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Posted: 09-Jan-25
Location: Apex, North Carolina
Categories:
General Nursing
Internal Number: 253253
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.
$7,500 Commitment Bonus Eligible | Paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (6 months and 12 months).
**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 LOCATION:
Duke Orthopaedics of Apex- 1545 Orchard Villas Ave, Ste 100, Apex, NC 27502
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect care to patients at Duke Orthopaedic Clinic located in Apex, NC
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 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.
Other duties as assigned by your manager or HCA.
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting.
1 year prior experience in a clinic setting preferred
Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
Job Hours:
This clinic is open day shift Monday-Friday.
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.
As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Health strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.