Certified Medical Assistant Jobs in North Carolina
Certified Medical Assistant jobs in North Carolina are in strong and steady demand, with openings concentrated in physician offices, multi-specialty clinics, and large integrated health systems from the Triad to the Research Triangle and Charlotte. The busiest hiring metros are Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro, where employers like Atrium Health, Duke Health, and WakeMed anchor consistent recruiting across clinical and administrative settings. The most sought-after specialties include family practice, pediatrics, and cardiology support roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
UNC Children’s Specialty Services at Raleigh is looking for a friendly, professional, skilled Medical Assistant preferably with pediatric experience who enjoys a variety of services and works well with multi-disciplinary teams. Our clinic supports 22 different pediatric specialties which promotes knowledge growth in many different areas. Basic clinical skills preferred (ex - patient triage/clinic rooming, injections, specimen collection, EKGs, and procedural support).
We can offer flexible shifts: 8 hour days for 5 days/week or 9 hour shifts for 4 days/week. No holidays or weekends are required.
Our staff and leaders are very committed to providing a positive, inclusive work environment for all people and recognizing the work/life balance that we all desire. UNC Children’s Specialty Services at Raleigh is a pediatric-specific clinic setting where high quality care and an excellent patient experience are the driving forces for our daily operations. We are the only pediatric facility in the Southeastern United States with a Joint Commission Certified Pediatric Asthma Program. We are dedicated to quality and process improvement and are currently working on 3 Process Improvement Projects – a Rooming Improvement Project to increase compliance with all components of the triage process, food insecurity screening, and depression screening to support holistic care of our pediatric patients. These are just some of the ways we work to be the best in our field and show our commitment to quality.
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
The Medical Assistant II, Certified provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other health care team members in an outpatient clinic setting. Works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting and data, including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to patient’s reason for visit.
2. Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history.
3. Reviews patient’s current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy.
4. Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures.
5. Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.
6. Administers medications under the direction of a provider.
7. Performs tests, for examples EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider.
8. Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings.
9. Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure.
10. Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.
11. Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
12. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
13. Assists with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals.
14. Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.
15. Assists in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse.
16. Additional Essential Responsibilities of a Certified Medical Assistant II may include: -Precepts new medical assistant/credentialed medical assistant hires and medical assistant externs-Trains other medical assistants in clinic procedures-Assists the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients.-Performs clinic based quality or safety role (ex. clinic safety coordinator, maintains immunization or medication registry, performs medication, or other required audits) -Manages clinic supply ordering
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
- Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accreditation Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is strongly preferred but not required.
- Requires Medical Assistant certification by either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Health Career Association (CCMA), National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA).
- Basic Life Support Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required.
- Possess at least one year of full-time experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified.
- Demonstrate possession of the competencies outlined in the Medical Assistant, Certified Advancement Worksheet through their application and interview.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position as outlined above.
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to engage positively with patients and families and to work as a team with staff and providers.
- Ability to use a computer to document required information into the electronic medical record.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: NC Child Specialty Clinic-Ral
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $19.12 - $27.17 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description
UNC Children’s Specialty Services at Raleigh is looking for a friendly, professional, skilled Medical Assistant preferably with pediatric experience who enjoys a variety of services and works well with multi-disciplinary teams. Our clinic supports 22 different pediatric specialties which promotes knowledge growth in many different areas. Basic clinical skills preferred (ex - patient triage/clinic rooming, injections, specimen collection, EKGs, and procedural support).
We can offer flexible shifts: 8 hour days for 5 days/week or 9 hour shifts for 4 days/week. No holidays or weekends are required.
Our staff and leaders are very committed to providing a positive, inclusive work environment for all people and recognizing the work/life balance that we all desire. UNC Children’s Specialty Services at Raleigh is a pediatric-specific clinic setting where high quality care and an excellent patient experience are the driving forces for our daily operations. We are the only pediatric facility in the Southeastern United States with a Joint Commission Certified Pediatric Asthma Program. We are dedicated to quality and process improvement and are currently working on 3 Process Improvement Projects – a Rooming Improvement Project to increase compliance with all components of the triage process, food insecurity screening, and depression screening to support holistic care of our pediatric patients. These are just some of the ways we work to be the best in our field and show our commitment to quality.
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
The Medical Assistant II, Certified provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other health care team members in an outpatient clinic setting. Works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting and data, including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to patient’s reason for visit.
2. Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history.
3. Reviews patient’s current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy.
4. Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures.
5. Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.
6. Administers medications under the direction of a provider.
7. Performs tests, for examples EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider.
8. Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings.
9. Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure.
10. Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.
11. Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
12. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
13. Assists with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals.
14. Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.
15. Assists in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse.
16. Additional Essential Responsibilities of a Certified Medical Assistant II may include: -Precepts new medical assistant/credentialed medical assistant hires and medical assistant externs-Trains other medical assistants in clinic procedures-Assists the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients.-Performs clinic based quality or safety role (ex. clinic safety coordinator, maintains immunization or medication registry, performs medication, or other required audits) -Manages clinic supply ordering
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
- Completion of a Medical Assisting program accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accreditation Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is strongly preferred but not required.
- Requires Medical Assistant certification by either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Health Career Association (CCMA), National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA).
- Basic Life Support Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required.
- Possess at least one year of full-time experience as a Medical Assistant, Certified.
- Demonstrate possession of the competencies outlined in the Medical Assistant, Certified Advancement Worksheet through their application and interview.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position as outlined above.
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to engage positively with patients and families and to work as a team with staff and providers.
- Ability to use a computer to document required information into the electronic medical record.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: NC Child Specialty Clinic-Ral
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $19.12 - $27.17 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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Certified Medical Assistant Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- UNC Health82
- Novant Health49
- Duke Health29
- ECU Health8
- AdventHealth Hendersonville8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified medical assistant jobs across North Carolina.
- Active CMA, RMA, or NCMA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing body
- Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program or equivalent clinical training
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Athenahealth
- Demonstrated experience performing clinical tasks including phlebotomy and vital signs
- Strong patient communication skills in a high-volume outpatient or clinical setting
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification required at time of hire
Certified Medical Assistant Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a certified medical assistant in North Carolina?
North Carolina does not require a state-issued license for medical assistants, but most employers require national certification such as the CMA through the American Association of Medical Assistants or the RMA through American Medical Technologists. Candidates typically complete an accredited medical assisting program at a community college, such as those offered through the North Carolina Community College System, then pass their certification exam before applying to clinical roles.
Which companies hire certified medical assistants in North Carolina?
North Carolina certified medical assistant roles are posted by UNC Health, Novant Health, and Duke Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. North Carolina's large integrated health systems and the concentration of outpatient specialty clinics in the Research Triangle and Charlotte metro generate particularly consistent openings year-round.
Which North Carolina cities have the most certified medical assistant jobs?
Raleigh, Charlotte, and Durham lead North Carolina for certified medical assistant openings. Charlotte's size and the presence of Atrium Health drive volume in the west, while Raleigh and Durham benefit from Duke Health, UNC Health, and the dense cluster of specialty practices serving the Research Triangle's large and growing population.
Are there remote certified medical assistant jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. About 2% of certified medical assistant openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role is by nature. The portions of the work most likely to appear in remote or hybrid arrangements are prior authorization support, patient scheduling, and medical records review rather than direct clinical care.
How can I get hired as a certified medical assistant in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a medical assisting program through the North Carolina Community College System, which places graduates directly into clinical externships at partner practices and health systems. Large employers like WakeMed and Novant Health hire new graduates into supervised associate medical assistant roles, and candidates who hold a current CMA or RMA credential consistently move ahead of uncertified applicants even at the entry level.
Where can I find and apply to certified medical assistant jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to certified medical assistant jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to North Carolina employers. Search the listings for roles that match your certification, specialty preference, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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