Clinic CMA: Patient Care & Administrative Support

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at Duke Health North Durham Clinic is part of a multidisciplinary team delivering direct patient care and supporting clinic operations. You will assist physicians, prepare patients for examinations, collect specimens, administer medications per physician direction, and help with ECGs and education for patients and families.

Requires graduation from an accredited medical assistant program and relevant certification; levels II/III require 1–3 years of clinical

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program preferred; HS diploma required at Level I.
• Level II/III require 1–3 years clinical MA experience.
• Certification by AAMA/AMT/NHA-CCMA/NCMA/ARMA required at Level I–III.

Responsibilities

• Perform appointment intake per hospital guidelines.
• Preparing patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assisting the physician during the examination and procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Document and communicate pertinent information in patient records.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed.
• Take electrocardiograms.

Skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Sterile techniques

Patient communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited MA program preferred

MA certification (AAMA/AMT/NHA-CCMA/NCMA/ARMA) preferred

Job description

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) at Duke Health North Durham Clinic is part of a multidisciplinary team delivering direct patient care and supporting clinic operations. You will assist physicians, prepare patients for examinations, collect specimens, administer medications per physician direction, and help with ECGs and education for patients and families.

Requires graduation from an accredited medical assistant program and relevant certification; levels II/III require 1–3 years of clinical