Certified Medical Assistant - OBGYN

Duke PA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, NC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join the Harris and Smith at Patterson Place clinic. You will be an integral member of the healthcare team, providing direct and indirect care to patients and supporting the nursing staff in a fast-paced OB-GYN setting.

The role requires completion of an accredited MA program, certification by one of the listed boards, and BLS. Scheduling is Monday through Friday days, with no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS certification required.
• Level II requires 1 year of clinical MA experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide and document nursing care following physician orders.
• Collect and analyze patient data and report to physicians as needed.
• Perform in-clinic testing of urine and blood samples with lab equipment.
• Collaborate with RN to revise care plans based on patient needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized exam environment and assist other staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical, operational and safety performance.
• Participate in clinic compliance activities and education planning.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Data collection

Laboratory testing

Team collaboration

Education

MA program (CAAHEP/ABHES preferred)

High school diploma or GED

MA certification (AAMA/AMT/NHA-CCMA/NCMA/ARMA)

BLS certification

Level II: 1 year clinical experience

Tools

Clinitek

Hemocue

Job description

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Date: Aug 8, 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 & $2,000 Relocation for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION:

Harris and Smith at Patterson Place - 5324 McFarland Dr, Durham NC

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our Harris and Smith at Patterson Place located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, provide and document nursing care at Harris and Smith OB-GYN while utilizing the nursing care process in accordance with physician orders and established procedures.
• Collect and analyze patient data, document outcomes and patient responses and report necessary information to other staff as needed. Assess and communicate accurate information to physicians to ensure appropriate care.
• Perform necessary in clinic testing of patient samples of urine and blood with proper use lab equipment such as Clinitek and Hemocue.
• Collaborates with RN to initiate or revise a plan of care based on needs of patient.
• Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment; appropriately stock and clean exam rooms.
• Identify improvement opportunities for clinical, operational and safety related performance.
• Participate in clinic compliance activities (I.E audits and PI projects)
• Maintain required competencies for education. Be able to identify learning needs and seek appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

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

JOB HOURS:

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Job Code: 00004261 MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED
Job Level: C2

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Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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