Certified Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery

Duke University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment Bonus & Relocation

Job summary

Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh, part of Duke Health, seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to perform diagnostic imaging using sonography and support clinical care in Raleigh, NC.

The CMA will take patient histories, record vitals, assist during examinations, collect specimens, perform basic lab tests, and support administrative tasks. Typical hours are day shift, Monday–Friday, in a collaborative Duke Health environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES preferred.
• High school or GED graduation required.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and record vital signs.
• Explain procedures and prepare patients for examinations.
• Assist physicians during exams and procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; perform basic lab tests.
• Dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize instruments.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and manage referrals and billing.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CAAHEP/ABHES-accredited Medical Assistant program

Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA

Tools

MaestroCare

Job description

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Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 275954

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Raleigh, NC, US, 27609

Date: Oct 17, 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.

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus and Relocation Program for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION:

Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh - 3480 Wake Forest Rd

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh located in Raleigh, NC to serve as a medical imaging professional performing diagnostic examinations using sonography.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical responsibilities:

• The CMA takes medical histories and records vital signs, explains treatment procedures to patients, and prepares patients for examinations and procedures.
• Patient care support responsibilities may include assisting the medical and nursing staff during examination and procedures, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory test in the clinic/office, taking electrocardiograms, removing sutures/ staples, changing sterile and non-sterile dressings, promoting patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and documenting in the patient record.
• Other clinical support responsibilities include disposing of contaminated supplies, instrument processing, high level disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments, telephoning prescriptions to a pharmacy, preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician, and authorizing drug refills as directed.
• Performs other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.

Administrative responsibilities:

• The CMA greets patients, answers telephones, schedules appointments to include arrive appointments in MaestroCare, checkout patients, and referral scheduling
• arranges for hospital admissions and laboratory services, updates and files patient medical records, fills out insurance forms, handles billing, bookkeeping to include receiving copays and collections on account balances; correspondence, and ordering clinical and clerical supplies and forms.
• Performs other administrative duties as directed.

May be requested to be a liaison for clinic activities such as Joint Commission and falls and/or participate in clinic committees.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 I -- No experience required.
• Level II -- 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified in a clinical setting.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.

JOB HOURS:

Typical work hours are day shift, Monday-Friday. No “on call” required.

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