Medical Assistant, Certified - Endocrinology Cary

Duke Careers; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health Cary is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for our Piedmont Spine Specialists group in Raleigh. The CMA will perform clinical and administrative duties to support patient care and streamline clinic operations.

The role requires CMA certification from AAMA/AMT/NHA-CCMA/NCMA/ARMA and BLS, with standard day shifts Monday–Friday. This position offers a supportive care environment within Duke Health's integrated practice.

Qualifications

• CMA certification required from recognized bodies (AAMA/AMT/NHA-CCMA/NCMA/ARMA).
• BLS certification required.
• Note: 1 year of experience may be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and record vital signs; explain procedures to patients.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures; prepare lab specimens and perform basic tests.
• Administrative duties: greet patients, schedule appointments, billing, and maintain records.
• Coordinate care with clinic staff and participate in clinic committees as needed.
• May assist with liaison tasks for Joint Commission activities.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

BLS Certification

Education

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

Job description

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Medical Assistant, Certified - Endocrinology Cary

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 274049

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Cary, NC, US, 27519

Date: Aug 25, 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.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

$7500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION

Duke Health Cary - 100 Duke Health Cary Place

JOB SUMMARY

Certified Medical Assistant for our Piedmont Spine Specialists group in Raleigh.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clinical responsibilities: The CMA takes medical histories and records vital signs, explains treatment procedures to patients, and prepares patients for examinations and procedures.
• Patient care support responsibilities may include assisting the medical and nursing staff during examination and procedures, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory test in the clinic/office, taking electrocardiograms, removing sutures/ staples, changing sterile and non-sterile dressings, promoting patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and documenting in the patient record.
• Other clinical support responsibilities include disposing of contaminated supplies, instrument processing, high level disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments, telephoning prescriptions to a pharmacy, preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician, and authorizing drug refills as directed. Performs other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.
• Administrative responsibilities: The CMA greets patients, answers telephones, schedules appointments to include arrive appointments in MaestroCare, checkout patients, and referral scheduling; arranges for hospital admissions and laboratory services, updates and files patient medical records, fills out insurance forms, handles billing, bookkeeping to include receiving copays and collections on account balances; correspondence, and ordering clinical and clerical supplies and forms. Performs other administrative duties as directed.
• May be requested to be a liaison for clinic activities such as Joint Commission and falls and/or participate in clinic committees.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Level I -- No experience required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.
• Note: 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting.

JOB HOURS

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

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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.

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