Certified Medical Assistant - Orthopaedics

Duke PA; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Health's NC Orthopaedic Clinic in Durham, NC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join the team on-site. The role supports direct and indirect patient care, with responsibilities including patient intake, vital signs, medication administration per protocol, and participation in improvement initiatives.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, BLS, and national certification (AAMA/AMT/NCMA/ARMA).

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP/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 clinical experience as CMA

Responsibilities

• Perform intake with patients including vital signs and visit information
• Take telephone messages, document encounters, and inform provider
• Administer medications as ordered or by established protocols
• Participate in performance improvement projects
• Set up for clinical procedures and ensure sterilization per scope of practice
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment
• Float in clinic to cover patient and provider needs as delegated

Skills

Vital signs

Clinical intake

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

High school or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP/ABHES)

Tools

BLS

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - Orthopaedics

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 273753

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US 27707

Date: Sep 11, 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 Assistance for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION:

NC Orthopaedic Clinic - 3609 SW Durham Dr

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our NC Orthopaedic Clinic 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:

• Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information, and other clinical information as indicated.
• Perform telephone message taking with patients, document encounter, follow protocols established by clinic leadership, and inform provider.
• Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Performs tasks such as set up for clinical procedures, high level disinfection & sterilization or other miscellaneous appropriate tasks within scope of practice.
• Attain prior authorizations for medications and durable medical equipment as indicated.
• Float in clinic to cover patient and provider needs as delegated by nurse manager, health center administrator, charge nurse, or nurse team lead.

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.

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.

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Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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