Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Patient Engagement Center, MyChart

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Patient Engagement Center, MyChart 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. About Duke Primary Care Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Primary Care, which offers family, adolescent, and internal medicine services as well as urgent, general pediatric, and virtual care at nearly 50 clinic locations across central North Carolina. Duke Nursing Highlights: 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) Certified Medical Assistant - Duke Primary Care, MyChart Hybrid in NC

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for Eligible Candidates

Certified Medical Assistant certification is required prior to beginning position. The MyChart Department supports the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care by managing and optimizing the My Duke Health portal, a secure electronic medical record system. This department ensures patients have seamless access to their health information, appointment scheduling, video visits, billing, and non-urgent medical services. Through collaboration with clinical teams and the use of digital tools, the department enhances communication, streamlines workflows, and promotes patient engagement across the continuum of care. Location: 14 Moore Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 *This position can be remote after the 90-day probationary period if metrics are completed successfully. Hours: 8am 5pm What you will do:

• Clinical 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.
• Administrative responsibilities: 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.

What you will need:

• Education: Level I -- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred. High school or GED graduation is required.
• Experience Level I -- No experience required.
• Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification Level I -- Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required. BLS required.

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