Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care Pro

Duke Careers; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Primary Care Morrisville seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team in Morrisville, NC. The CMA will support both administrative and clinical duties within a busy primary care setting, ensuring smooth clinic operations and high-quality patient care.

The role requires graduation from an accredited MA program, CMA/RMA certification or equivalent, and BLS. Open Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm, with opportunities for growth within the Duke Health system.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred or equivalent.
• Certification by AAMA/AMT/NHA-CCMA/NCMA/ARMA preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administrative: Answer telephones
• Update and file patient medical records
• Fill out insurance forms
• Schedule appointments
• Arrange for hospital admissions
• Arrange for laboratory services
• Handle billing and bookkeeping
• Clinical: Take medical histories and record vital signs
• Explain treatment procedures to patients
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
• Assist the physician during examination and procedures
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Perform basic laboratory tests
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
• Authorize drug refills as directed
• Prepare patients for x-rays and tests

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Medical terminology

Education

Level I MA program

Level II MA program (CAAHEP/ABHES)

Level III MA program (CAAHEP/ABHES)

Job description

Duke Primary Care Morrisville seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team in Morrisville, NC. The CMA will support both administrative and clinical duties within a busy primary care setting, ensuring smooth clinic operations and high-quality patient care.

The role requires graduation from an accredited MA program, CMA/RMA certification or equivalent, and BLS. Open Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm, with opportunities for growth within the Duke Health system.