Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Duke; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment Bonus: $7,500

Relocation Assistance: $2,000 (forqual

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Pediatrics department in Durham, NC. The CMA will support clinical and administrative tasks, including patient intake, vital signs, and procedure assistance.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to ensure efficient clinic flow and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA, or ARMA required; include certification number and expiration date on the resume.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and record vital signs; prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist staff during examinations and procedures; collect laboratory specimens and perform basic tests; take ECGs; change dressings; document in patient records.
• Dispose of contaminated supplies; sterilize instruments; telephoning prescriptions; prepare and administer medications as directed; authorize refills.
• As needed, perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, enter and file records, handle billing and referrals, and manage supplies.

Skills

BLS

Patient communication

Clinical multitasking

Education

Medical Assistant program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Job Type: Regular

Requisition Number: 272396

Date: Jul 16, 2026

Benefits

• Commitment Bonus: $7,500
• Relocation Assistance: $2,000 (for qualifying candidates)

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in a pediatrics setting, performing routine administrative and patient care support duties to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and to ensure the smooth operation of the clinic.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical responsibilities:

• Take medical histories and record vital signs, explain treatment procedures to patients, and prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist medical and nursing staff during examinations and procedures, collect and prepare laboratory specimens, perform basic laboratory tests, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures/staples, change sterile and non‑sterile dressings, promote patient/family understanding of educational content, and document in the patient record.
• Dispose of contaminated supplies, process instruments, perform high‑level disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments, telephoning prescriptions to a pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, and authorize drug refills as directed.
• Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.

Administrative responsibilities:

• Greet patients, answer telephones, schedule appointments, enter appointments into MaestroCare, checkout patients, schedule referrals, arrange for hospital admissions and laboratory services, update and file medical records, complete insurance forms, handle billing and collections, and order clinical and clerical supplies and forms.
• Perform other administrative duties as directed.
• May be requested to serve as a liaison for clinic activities such as Joint Commission activities, falls prevention, or to participate in clinic committees.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an 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 diploma or GED required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA‑CCMA, NCMA, or ARMA required; include certification number and expiration date on the resume.
• BLS required.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential physical and/or mental functions. Additional information and accommodation requests will be provided by the hiring department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination can be found at hr.duke.edu/eeo.