On-Site CMA: Patient Care & Clinic Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Job summary

Duke Primary Care South Durham is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for on-site care. The role supports clinical and administrative tasks from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, with a $7,500 commitment bonus for eligible candidates.

Certification is required prior to starting, and duties include patient histories, vital signs, lab work, injections or medication preparations as directed, and documentation in patient records.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred; high school or GED required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA preferred at Levels I–III; BLS required.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred for Levels II/III; 1–3 years as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical histories, monitor vitals, prepare patients for exams and procedures.
• Assist staff, collect lab samples, perform basic lab tests, EKGs and wound care tasks.
• Administer medications as instructed and handle prescription processes and refills.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, manage billing tasks and update records.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Communication

Typing

Teamwork

Documentation

Clinical assistance

Manual lifting

Education

Level I MA cert (strongly preferred)

Level II MA cert (strongly preferred)

Level III MA cert (strongly preferred)

Tools

Maestro Care

Job description

Duke Primary Care South Durham is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for on-site care. The role supports clinical and administrative tasks from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, with a $7,500 commitment bonus for eligible candidates.

Certification is required prior to starting, and duties include patient histories, vital signs, lab work, injections or medication preparations as directed, and documentation in patient records.