Certified Medical Assistant

Company: Actalent
Location: Durham
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant to join our team at a fast-paced clinic. In this role, you will perform a variety of administrative and patient care supportive duties within Student Health. You will work closely with the Providers, assisting administrative, medical, and nursing staff to ensure smooth office operations. Responsibilities Perform administrative and patient care supportive duties. Assist with registration and ensure smooth office operations. Register and process appointment check-in and check-out in electronic medical record systems. Enter and verify health insurance information and collect payments as necessary. Check patient eligibility for services. Take and record vitals. Schedule appointments for new and returning student patients. Provide routine information regarding Student Health services. Direct patients to assigned areas and other locations upon request. Essential Skills 3 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Strong communication skills. Team-oriented and motivated to learn. Quick learner. Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA, or ARMA. AHA BLS certification. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in medical assisting and customer service. Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision. Adaptability in a fast-paced environment. Work Environment This role is 100% onsite, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The clinic is fast-paced, and candidates are expected to perform all responsibilities from day one, with guidance from current employees for the initial two weeks. The dress code is flexible, allowing scrub tops and bottoms or a clinic t-shirt with scrub pants. Parking is available in the Chem lot, about a 5-7 minute walk to Student Health. We have a week off around winter break, requiring about 24 hours of accrued vacation time to cover non-holiday closures. The clinic offers competitive permanent benefits and opportunities for career advancement within the Health System and University. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Durham, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.89/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Durham,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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