Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Duke Primary Care-Blue Ridge

Duke University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Primary Care Blue Ridge in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our interdisciplinary health team. The CMA provides direct patient care, supports clinical operations, and helps ensure the clinic runs smoothly throughout the day.

Education and certification requirements include CMA programs with AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA credentials and BLS. Levels I–III describe escalating experience in a clinical setting, with 0–3 years typical by level.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.
• Level II and Level III require certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA and BLS.
• Advancement to Levels II/III requires meeting ladder criteria and demonstrated clinical competency.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones
• Update and file patient medical records
• Fill out insurance forms
• Schedule appointments
• Arrange for hospital admissions
• Arrange for laboratory services
• Handle billing and bookkeeping
• Take medical histories and record vital signs
• Explain treatment procedures to patients
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
• Assist physician during examinations and procedures
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Perform basic laboratory tests
• Dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize instruments
• Promote patient/family understanding of care plan and document in records
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician
• Authorize drug refills as directed
• Prepare patients for x-rays, tests and procedures
• Take electrocardiograms
• Remove sutures/staples
• Change dressings

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Patient care

Communication

Sterile techniques

Education

Level I — Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program

Level II — Graduation from a CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program

Level III — Graduation from a CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Duke Primary Care-Blue Ridge

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Requisition Number: 276537

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Raleigh, NC, US, 27710

Date: Oct 22, 2026

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.

About Duke Primary Care

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Primary Care, which offers family, adolescent, and internal medicine services as well as urgent, general pediatric, and virtual care at nearly 50 clinic locations across central North Carolina.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Duke University Health System - Duke Primary Care-Raleigh seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Department Profile:

At Duke Primary Care Blue Ridge, our dedicated health care team—including family care doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants—provides comprehensive medical care for patients of all ages. We offer a range of services, including annual physical exams, health screenings, preventive care, and diagnostics. Our team supports smoking cessation and treats acute illnesses like flu and colds while administering immunizations, including annual flu shots and travel vaccinations. We also provide diabetes education, nutrition counseling, and women’s health services, such as PAP smears and breast exams. For infants, children, and adolescents, we deliver well-childcare, routine check-ups, and school physicals, ensuring holistic management of conditions like allergies, asthma, and diabetes for all our patients.

Clinic Location:

Hours:

Open 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday

Job Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The CMA performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice, they assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.

Administrative Duties:

• Answer telephones
• Update and file patient medical records
• Fill out insurance forms
• Schedule appointments
• Arrange for hospital admissions
• Arrange for laboratory services
• Handle billing and bookkeeping

Clinical Duties:

• Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including:
• Taking medical histories and recording vital signs
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients
• Preparing patients for examinations and procedures
• Assisting the physician during the examination and procedures
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises
• Dispose of contaminated supplies Sterilize medical instruments.
• Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and document in patient record
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
• Authorize drug refills as directed Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy
• Prepare patients for x-rays, tests and procedures
• Take electrocardiograms Remove sutures/ staples
• Change sterile and non-sterile dressings

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

• Level I -- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.
• Level II -- Graduation from a 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.
• Level III -- Graduation from a 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.

Experience

Level I -- No experience required.

Level II -- Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.

• Level III -- Must have at least 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Note: 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting.
• General Ladder Statement: In addition to the education and experience noted, applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA/RMA) Ladder Program document for Levels II and III.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Level I -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.
• Level II -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.
• Level III -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions generally acquired through a high school education and medical assistant programming.
• Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients may be required.
• Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed.
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting. Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Age specific competencies.
• Daily clinic preparation process; registration, scheduling, charge posting, order entry. Able to document and communicate pertinent information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and clinic staff
• Medical terminology
• Levels II and III -- Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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