Duke Careers·Wake County, North Carolina
Perform clinical and administrative duties including rooming patients, collecting histories, and assisting physicians with orthopaedic care. Responsibilities also include managing clinic supplies, coordinating referrals, and applying basic splints and casts.
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Certified Medical Assistant (Part Time)- Orthopaedics JOB LOCATION Duke Health Orthopaedics Urgent Care Knightdale- 162 Legacy Oaks Dr, Knightdale, NC 27545 JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified responsible for performing a variety of duties depending on whether it is a small clinic, large medical practice, multi-clinic, or a specialty office. They may be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. 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 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.
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. 1 year prior experience in a clinic setting preferred BLS required
Market context
Support-services roles in North Carolina often see steady demand in schools and healthcare settings, especially for candidates who can reliably handle day-to-day operations and transportation-related responsibilities. These positions can be competitive because employers usually look for dependable attendance, a valid North Carolina Driver’s License, and a high school diploma or GED, while benefits like medical insurance, paid time off, retirement, and growth opportunities can make openings more appealing. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your license and age eligibility before applying.