Certified Medical Assistant - Orthopaedics

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Duke Health Integrated Practice

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Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina

$7,500 Commitment Bonus and $2,000 Relocation Assistance for qualifying candidates! 

JOB LOCATION

Piedmont Spine Specialists - 3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

JOB SUMMARY

Perform routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice to assist medical staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure office runs smoothly.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Run provider clinic to include rooming patients; taking medical histories; vitals assessment; pain assessment; medication reconciliation; documenting medications given in Epic; patient education; preparing patients for procedures; order entry.
• Handle provider phone calls and Epic InBasket messages utilizing standard protocols
• Complete insurance and disability paperwork; handle correspondence
• Update patient medical records
• Perform other administrative duties as directed
• Serve as back up tech in procedure room. Perform a variety of technical tasks involving the operation of c-arm equipment under the direction of a physician. Practices radiation safety techniques by wearing a radiation monitoring badge and lead protection.

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

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