Medical Assistant - Orthopaedics

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina. JOB LOCATION: Duke Health Center Arringdon - 5601 Arringdon Park Dr JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a Medical Assistant in our Duke Orthopaedics Arringdon clinic located in Morrisville, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

Requirements

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
High School diploma or GED graduation required.
Master of Biomedical Science required.
EMT-B required.
Work generally requires six months of experience in the healthcare setting. Education in a health related field can be used as a substitute for the experience.
Must be fully certified as a Medical Assistant (AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA) within 18 months of hire

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of routine duties in a hospital clinic to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients to include obtaining and recording data for medical records, collecting and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis and undressing, cleansing and positioning patients for specific procedures.
Perform routine examination and treatment procedures to include administering enemas, removing casts, cleaning wounds and applying medications and dressings. Set up and clean examination rooms to include changing linen and making beds; set up instruments and equipment for specific procedures; hand instruments, supplies and equipment to examining physician.
Pick up and deliver specimens, equipment, messages and supplies as directed; maintain inventory of supplies in examination rooms, replenish as required.
Escort and transport patients to various hospital locations; schedule patient appointments and prepare related records. Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition; wash and sterilize a variety of medical supplies. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

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