Certified Medical Assistant - Rheumatology

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7,500 Commitment Bonus

$2,000 Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the South Durham Rheumatology clinic in Durham, NC. The role involves direct and indirect patient care as a core member of the healthcare team.

We offer a $7,500 commitment bonus and $2,000 relocation assistance for qualifying candidates, with responsibilities spanning clinical tasks, patient preparation, and routine procedures. This on-site position supports a busy rheumatology practice in Durham.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP or ABHES) preferred.
• High school or GED graduation required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.
• Level I -- No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Medical and Nursing Staff in taking medical histories and recording vital signs.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy.
• Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Allergy skin testing.

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

High school diploma or GED

AAMA/AMT/NHA-CCMA/NCMA/ARMA certification

BLS certification

No experience required

Job description

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Certified Medical Assistant - Rheumatology

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 276685

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Oct 28, 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.

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus & $2,000 Relocation Assistance for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION:

Medicine Specialties of South Durham – 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified in our South Durham Rheumatology clinic located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Medical and Nursing Staff in a variety of tasks including: Taking medical histories and recording vital signs
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
• Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy
• Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients
• Preparing patients for examinations and procedures
• Allergy skin testing
  

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from 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 or GED graduation required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required
• Level I -- No experience required.

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 aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market:

Durham

Nearest Secondary Market:

Raleigh

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