Certified Medical Assistant — Impactful Patient Care

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Primary Care in Holly Springs is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support our mission of Advancing Health Together. The CMA will perform routine administrative tasks and direct patient care, assisting medical and nursing staff to keep the clinic running smoothly.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, vital signs, history taking, medications administration, specimen collection, and basic lab tests.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.
• Level II/III: Graduation from CMA program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.
• General ladder statement: meet all requirements in CMA Ladder Program for Levels II, III & IV.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and greet patients.
• Update and file patient records; schedule appointments.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures; take histories and vitals.
• Assist physicians and nursing staff during examinations and procedures.
• Draw blood and prepare laboratory specimens; perform basic tests.
• Prepare medications as directed and handle drug refills as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Typing

Medical terminology

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant training (Level I)

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program (Level II/III)

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Duke Primary Care in Holly Springs is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support our mission of Advancing Health Together. The CMA will perform routine administrative tasks and direct patient care, assisting medical and nursing staff to keep the clinic running smoothly.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, vital signs, history taking, medications administration, specimen collection, and basic lab tests.