Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance (based oneligibl

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for its Cancer Center in Durham, NC. The CMA will document patient histories, take vital signs and help prepare patients for exams in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include assisting clinicians, performing routine lab tasks, and supporting clinic operations while maintaining patient records and coordinating scheduling and referrals.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred; High school or GED required.
• Level I: no experience; Level II–IV: 1–3 years clinical CMA experience depending on level.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and record vital signs; explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures; assist staff during exams and procedures.
• Greet patients, schedule/cancel appointments, and manage insurance forms and billing.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Sterile techniques

Infection control

Documentation

Education

Level I: accredited Medical Assistant program

Level II: CAAHEP/ABHES CMA program

Level III: CAAHEP/ABHES CMA program

Level IV: CAAHEP/ABHES CMA program

Tools

MaestroCare

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for its Cancer Center in Durham, NC. The CMA will document patient histories, take vital signs and help prepare patients for exams in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include assisting clinicians, performing routine lab tasks, and supporting clinic operations while maintaining patient records and coordinating scheduling and referrals.