Certified Medical Assistant - Orthopaedics

Duke•Wake Forest, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant works at Duke Orthopaedics of Raleigh and performs clinical and administrative duties in an outpatient specialty office. The role includes assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Duties may vary based on clinic needs and applicable state law. As assigned by clinic leadership, the Medical Assistant will develop the ability to remove casts and apply basic splints and casts to the upper and lower extremities, and accurately fit clinic durable medical equipment (DME). Other duties may be assigned by the manager or HCA.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA, or ARMA required.
BLS required.
For Level II, one year of clinical experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in a clinical setting is required.

Nice To Haves

One year of orthopaedic experience preferred.
Graduation from a Medical Assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Room patients, collect histories, chart, answer phone calls, and complete forms.
Prepare clinics, obtain test results, update charts, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and coordinate referrals and appointments.
Clean exam rooms and tables; order, stock, and restock supplies; check for expired supplies and medications; empty sharps containers; and maintain a safe work environment.
Promote patient rights, respond to emergency codes, and follow HR, Compliance, and Joint Commission policies.
Perform duties as permitted by state law, including autoclaving, checking vital signs, suture removal, dressing changes, entering orders based on physician protocols, handling biohazard waste, drawing blood, and applying DME to patients.
As assigned by clinic leadership, develop the ability to remove casts and apply basic splints and casts to the upper and lower extremities.
Accurately fit all DME products used in the clinic.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or HCA.