Certified Medical Assistant; CMA- Endo Clinic

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)- Endo Clinic

Work Arrangement:
On‑Site

Requisition Number: 262965

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

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 University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo‑surgery center, and more.

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000+ registered nurses
• Quality of Life:
  Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Duke University Hospital seeks to hire a Certified Medical Assistant who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Our endocrinologists offer endocrinology services for adults, including treatment for diabetes, thyroid disease, and other hormone‑related disorders. We diagnose and treat a variety of endocrine‑related conditions that impact daily life and long‑term health.

Work Hours &

Shifts:

40 hours per week, 5–8 hour shifts

Address: 30 Duke Medicine Cir, Clinic 1A, Durham

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The CMA performs routine administrative and patient care supportive duties in a Health System medical practice, assists medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensures the clinic/office runs smoothly.

• Answer telephones
• Update and file patient medical records
• Fill out insurance forms
• Schedule appointments
• Arrange for hospital admissions
• Arrange for laboratory services
• Handle billing and bookkeeping

• Assist medical and nursing staff in a variety of tasks including:
• Taking medical histories and recording vital signs
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients
• Preparing patients for examinations and procedures
• Assisting the physician during the examination and procedures
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises
• Dispose of contaminated supplies, sterilize medical instruments
• Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and document in patient record
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
• Authorize drug refills as directed
• Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy
• Prepare patients for x‑rays, tests and procedures
• Take electrocardiograms
• Remove sutures/staples
• Change sterile and non‑sterile dressings

Level I -- Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation required.

Level II -- Graduation from a 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.

Level III -- Graduation from a 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.

• Level I -- No experience required.
• Level II -- Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical…