Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care Support

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

Job summary

Duke Health's Duke Primary Care unit is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join a multidisciplinary team in a busy clinic. You will provide direct patient care, assist physicians and nurses, manage records, and support administrative workflows to keep the practice running smoothly.

Qualifications include CMA-level credentialing with Level I–III pathways, BLS, and 1–3 years of clinical MA experience as applicable. This on-site role offers growth within a Magnet organization.

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 CAAHEP or ABHES strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.
• Level III — Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.
• Level II — 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting.
• Level III — 3 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.
• AAMA/AMT/NHA-CCMA/NCMA/ARMA certification and BLS required at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and greet patients.
• Update and file patient medical records.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate admissions.
• Arrange for laboratory services and handle billing and bookkeeping.
• Assist medical and nursing staff during examinations and procedures.
• Draw blood and prepare specimens.
• Prepare medications and administer as directed by a physician.

Skills

Good customer service

Medical terminology

Typing skills

Infection control

Sanitation procedures

Education

Level I MA program

CAAHEP/ABHES MA program

High school or GED

Job description

Duke Health's Duke Primary Care unit is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join a multidisciplinary team in a busy clinic. You will provide direct patient care, assist physicians and nurses, manage records, and support administrative workflows to keep the practice running smoothly.

Qualifications include CMA-level credentialing with Level I–III pathways, BLS, and 1–3 years of clinical MA experience as applicable. This on-site role offers growth within a Magnet organization.