Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support clinicians and patients in a fast-paced practice. You will perform routine clinical and administrative tasks, including taking histories, vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and assisting with procedures.

Ideal candidates have CMA certification, BLS, and strong customer service skills. The role requires accurate documentation, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards in a diverse healthcare environment at Duke Health.

Qualifications

• Level I -- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.
• Level II -- Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureauof Health Education Schools (ABHES) strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.
• Level III -- 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 IV -- 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.

Responsibilities

• Takes medical histories and records vital signs; explains procedures to patients.
• Assist clinicians during exams and procedures; collect lab specimens.
• Prepare and perform basic lab tests; take ECGs; remove sutures.
• Disposes of contaminated supplies, sterilizes instruments, and prepares medications as directed.
• Greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, and handle billing tasks.
• Order supplies and file patient records; manage referrals.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Medical terminology

Typing skills

Teamwork

Infection control

Education

CMA certification

BLS certification

High school diploma

Tools

MaestroCare

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support clinicians and patients in a fast-paced practice. You will perform routine clinical and administrative tasks, including taking histories, vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and assisting with procedures.

Ideal candidates have CMA certification, BLS, and strong customer service skills. The role requires accurate documentation, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards in a diverse healthcare environment at Duke Health.