Certified Medical Assistant - Preopscreening 4/10s

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance (based on elig.)

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, NC seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (Preopscreening 4/10s) to support clinical and administrative tasks in a busy clinic.

The CMA will assist with exams, vitals, EKGs, labs, and patient education, coordinating services with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Education as stated: Level I–III CMA with high school or GED as minimum.
• Certification as CMA (AAMA/AMT/NHA-CCMA/NCMA/ARMA) preferred at levels II–III.
• BLS certification required at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical and nursing staff in examinations and treatments.
• Take medical histories and record vital signs; perform EKGs.
• Prepare and collect lab specimens; update patient records.
• Coordinate services and educate patients and families in the clinic setting.

Skills

Communication

Phone skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school or GED

Level I CMA training

CAAHEP/ABHES CMA training (Level II/III)

Job description

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Certified Medical Assistant - Preopscreening 4/10s

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 276103

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Oct 19, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Duke Health Care System PREOPSCREENINGClinic seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission ofAdvancing Health Together!

This position offers a Commitment Bonus of $7,500.

Summary

Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time. Ideal applicants would have excellent computer and phone skills and be able to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team. We are looking for someone with the ability to establish a strong rapport with patients and families by phone, to coordinate services, and to provide education and nursing care to patients and families in the clinic setting.

Hours:

Monday- Friday 7:30AM – 6:00PM 4-10 hours shifts, per week.

Job Summary: The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The CMA performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice, they assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the clinic/office runs smoothly.

Clinical Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including:
• Taking medical histories and recording vital signs
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises
• Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and document in patient record.
• Take EKGs

Administrative duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Update and file patient medical records

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Level I -- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is required.
• Level II -- 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) is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is 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) is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is required.

Experience:

• Level I -- No experience required.
• Level II -- Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Level III -- Must have at least3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting. Note: 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting.

General Ladder Statement:In addition to the education and experience noted, applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA/RMA) Ladder Program document for Levels II, III & IV.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications:

• Level I -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.
• Level II -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.
• Level III -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.

Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, CMA

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