Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care Champion

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our health system in Durham, North Carolina. The CMA will support physicians and nurses in patient care, welcome patients, and ensure smooth clinic operations within a busy outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include taking histories, vital signs, preparing for exams, assisting during procedures, collecting specimens, performing basic labs, EKGs, and medication administration as directed. Strong patient communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills required.
• High school or GED required; medical assistant program preferred.
• Level I–IV CMA education tracks with accredited program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and record vital signs.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist medical and nursing staff during examinations.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Perform basic laboratory tests in the clinic.
• Take electrocardiograms and remove sutures/staples.
• Prepare and dispense medications as directed by a physician.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Typing

Communication

Education

High school or GED graduation

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program preferred

Graduate from Medical Assistant program (levels I-IV)

Tools

MaestroCare

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our health system in Durham, North Carolina. The CMA will support physicians and nurses in patient care, welcome patients, and ensure smooth clinic operations within a busy outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include taking histories, vital signs, preparing for exams, assisting during procedures, collecting specimens, performing basic labs, EKGs, and medication administration as directed. Strong patient communication is essential.