Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Durham Pediatrics

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Medical Assistant certification is required prior to beginning position. Durham Pediatrics at North Duke Street is a trusted, high-energy clinic providing expert care for newborns, children, teens, and adolescents. With a dedicated team of board-certified pediatricians, the clinic serves 16,000 patients annually, offering comprehensive services like well-child check-ups, immunizations, physicals, and in-clinic testing. Specializing in managing chronic conditions, behavioral health, and common illnesses, the clinic is committed to supporting children’s health and development. Families rely on Durham Pediatrics for its exceptional care and dedication to the community.

Requirements

High school or GED graduation is required.
Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
BLS required.
Strong customer service skills with the ability to follow both oral and written instructions, typically gained through high school education and medical assistant training.
Ability to lift heavy items and assist with transporting patients in stretchers or wheelchairs.
Knowledge of sterile techniques and procedures relevant to the work performed.
Familiar with the procedures for administering both routine and special patient treatments.
Understanding of sanitation, personal hygiene, and basic health and safety practices for clinic environments.
Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety measures, with age-specific competency.
Responsible for daily clinic tasks such as registration, scheduling, charge posting, and order entry.
Able to document and communicate information clearly while building effective relationships with patients and staff.
Typing skills and knowledge of medical terminology (Levels II and III).
Ability to independently seek resources and work collaboratively with others.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred. (Level I)
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) is strongly preferred. (Level II & III)
Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting. (Level II)
Must have at least 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting. (Level III)
1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting. (Level III)
Applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA/RMA) Ladder Program document for 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.
Additional tasks include 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.
Performs other clinical tasks as assigned by the doctor.
The CMA greets patients, answers calls, schedules appointments (including arrival in Maestro Care), checks out patients, and handles referral scheduling.
They coordinate hospital admissions, lab services, and update medical records.
The CMA also completes forms, manages billing tasks like receiving copays and collecting balances, handles correspondence, and orders supplies.
Additional administrative tasks may be assigned, and the CMA may assist with clinic activities, such as Joint Commission or fall prevention efforts, and participate in clinic committees.