Medical Assistant I Orthopedics

Advocate Aurora Health

Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States
Base: $21.85 - $32.80 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
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Perform routine and complex technical skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in electronic medical records systems
** Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Medical Assistant I for their Orthopedics department in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The role requires assisting healthcare professionals, performing laboratory procedures, and ensuring patient care, with a focus on excellent communication and technical skills. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves preparing and rooming patients for exams by obtaining vital signs and gathering pertinent health information.
  • Employees will perform laboratory procedures such as strep tests and wound cultures while adhering to aseptic technique guidelines.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards including competitive compensation, retirement offerings, and educational assistance programs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Medical Assistant I for their Orthopedics department in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The role requires assisting healthcare professionals, performing laboratory procedures, and ensuring patient care, with a focus on excellent communication and technical skills. **

Salary

Base: $21.85 - $32.80 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including PTO, health/dental/vision, retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform routine and complex technical skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in electronic medical records systems
  • Demonstrate customer service skills
  • Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance

Nice-to-have

  • Develop rapport with variety of patients
  • Maintain positive professional relationships
  • Support positive patient experience
  • Adjust to clinic flow needs

Key Requirements

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, RMA, etc.)
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting preferred
  • 1 year experience preferred

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Not specified

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