Neuro Clinic CMA — On-Site Patient Care Expert

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Duke University Hospital Neurology Clinic - 3K in Durham, NC seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for an on-site role to support clinical and administrative tasks. The CMA will collect histories, monitor vitals, prepare patients for exams, assist staff, and help ensure smooth clinic operations.

Education and ladder requirements emphasize CMA certification with Levels I–III and BLS. The position offers 4-10 or 5-8 hour shifts and relocation assistance based on eligibility.

Qualifications

• Level I — Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is required.
• Level II — Graduation from a CMA program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is required.
• Level III — Graduation from a CMA program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is required.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and procedures relevant to the work performed.
• Typing skills and knowledge of medical terminology (Levels II and III).

Responsibilities

• The CMA collects medical histories, monitors vital signs, explains treatments to patients, and prepares them for exams and procedures.
• Patient care support may include assisting medical staff, gathering and preparing lab samples, conducting basic lab tests, performing EKGs, removing sutures/staples, changing dressings, educating patients and families about care, and documenting in records.
• Disposing of contaminated supplies, processing instruments, cleaning medical equipment, calling in prescriptions, preparing and giving medications as instructed by the doctor, and handling prescription refills.
• Greets patients, answers calls, schedules appointments, checks out patients, and handles referral scheduling; coordinates hospital admissions, lab services, and updates medical records.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs

EKG procedures

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Level I — Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Level II — CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program

Level III — CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program

Tools

Maestro Care

Laboratory sample handling

Job description

Duke University Hospital Neurology Clinic - 3K in Durham, NC seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for an on-site role to support clinical and administrative tasks. The CMA will collect histories, monitor vitals, prepare patients for exams, assist staff, and help ensure smooth clinic operations.

Education and ladder requirements emphasize CMA certification with Levels I–III and BLS. The position offers 4-10 or 5-8 hour shifts and relocation assistance based on eligibility.