Certified Medical Assistant — Compassionate Care & Growth

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, NC seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support both clinical and administrative tasks within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include patient history, vital signs, exam preparation, specimen collection, and basic lab testing while ensuring smooth clinic operations. A multi-level ladder recognizes varying experience and credentials, with a commitment bonus of $7,500 or more if eligible.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred; high school or GED graduation is required.
• Level II requires 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Level III requires 2 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Level IV requires 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Takes medical history and records vital signs; explains procedures and prepares patients for examinations.
• Assists medical and nursing staff during examinations and procedures; collects specimens and performs basic clinic lab tests.
• Performs administrative duties: scheduling, billing, insurance forms, and patient records management.
• Liaises for clinic activities and participates in clinic committees as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Sterile techniques

Heavy lifting

Typing skills

Communication skills

Education

Level I: Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program

Level II: Graduation from CMA/CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program

Level III: Graduation from CMA/CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program

Level IV: Graduation from CMA/CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program

Tools

Maestro Care

EHR systems

Job description

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, NC seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support both clinical and administrative tasks within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include patient history, vital signs, exam preparation, specimen collection, and basic lab testing while ensuring smooth clinic operations. A multi-level ladder recognizes varying experience and credentials, with a commitment bonus of $7,500 or more if eligible.