Medical Assistant Jobs in Raleigh, NC
Medical assistants in Raleigh earn a median of about $22.19 an hour, and Duke Health, UNC REX and WakeMed are all hiring certified MAs for clinics across Wake County. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and which credentials Raleigh employers expect.
Current medical assistant Openings in Raleigh, NC
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Medical Assistant Work in Raleigh
Medical assistant jobs in Raleigh follow the outpatient clinics, and most of those belong to the big health systems. Duke Health hires certified MAs for its Raleigh hematology and oncology, neurology and Brier Creek infusion clinics, while UNC REX staffs MAs in its oncology, surgery and infectious disease practices around the Lake Boone Trail campus. UNC Health's medical group also hires certified MAs for primary care, including UNC Family Medicine at East Six Forks near North Hills.
WakeMed adds MA jobs in its physician practices from Raleigh out to Cary and Morrisville, and Avance Care, a Triangle primary care group, hires MAs for clinics in Raleigh and Apex. With roughly 3,810 medical assistants working in the Raleigh-Cary metro, competition between these employers is steady, and a national certification is the main thing that separates candidates.
Top Raleigh Employers Hiring Medical Assistants
These Raleigh-area employers have posted medical assistant jobs on their own careers sites:
- Duke Health - hires Certified Medical Assistants for hematology and oncology, neurology and the Brier Creek infusion clinic in Raleigh.
- UNC REX Healthcare - posts Medical Assistant I and II Certified roles in its Raleigh oncology, surgery and infectious disease clinics.
- UNC Health Medical Group - hires certified MAs for Raleigh primary care, including UNC Family Medicine at East Six Forks.
- WakeMed Health & Hospitals - hires MAs for physician practices including OB-GYN in Morrisville and offices in Cary, and requires CMA or RMA certification within six months of hire.
- Avance Care - the Triangle primary care and specialty group has posted MA jobs for its Raleigh psychiatry practice and its Apex clinic.
Medical Assistant Salaries in Raleigh
- Entry level: about $18 to $19 an hour for new or newly certified MAs.
- Experienced: roughly $19 to $23 an hour with a few years in a specialty or primary care clinic.
- Senior: about $23 to $27 an hour for lead MAs and specialty roles.
These are estimates based on the May 2025 federal wage survey for the Raleigh-Cary metro, where the median medical assistant wage was $46,160 a year. Certification is the biggest lever, since many Raleigh postings ask for a CMA or RMA, and team leader roles add a step above that.
How to Become a Medical Assistant in Raleigh
North Carolina has no state license for medical assistants, so you can legally work as an MA without one. In practice most Raleigh health systems want a national credential: WakeMed, for example, requires a Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant credential within six months of hire, and Duke and UNC REX post many roles as certified-only. The local training route is the Medical Assisting program at Wake Tech's Perry Health Sciences Campus on Holston Lane in east Raleigh.
What the Job Involves
Medical assistants keep a clinic moving. A typical day means rooming patients, taking vital signs and health histories, updating the electronic record, giving injections and vaccines as delegated, collecting specimens, running EKGs, preparing exam rooms, scheduling follow-ups and handling prescription refill requests for the provider.
Skills Employers Look For
- CMA, RMA or another national medical assistant certification
- BLS (CPR) certification
- Accurate vital signs, injections and specimen collection
- Electronic health record experience, often Epic
- Friendly, clear communication with patients
- Comfort managing a fast clinic schedule
Career Path and Advancement
Many Raleigh MAs start in primary care, then move into specialty clinics such as oncology, neurology or surgery. WakeMed and other systems post team leader MA roles for experienced staff. From there, MAs often go back to Wake Tech for Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, Phlebotomy or Medical Office Administration, or move into practice coordinator and office manager jobs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do medical assistants make in Raleigh?
The median medical assistant wage in the Raleigh-Cary metro was about $22.19 an hour in the May 2025 federal survey. New MAs generally start around $18 to $19 an hour, and experienced specialty or lead MAs can earn $23 to $27.
Do medical assistants need a license in North Carolina?
No. North Carolina does not license medical assistants. Most Raleigh health systems still expect a national certification such as CMA or RMA, and some require it within a set time after hire.
Where can I train to be a medical assistant in Raleigh?
Wake Tech offers a Medical Assisting program at its Perry Health Sciences Campus in east Raleigh. Check the program page for admission steps and start dates.
Which Raleigh employers hire medical assistants?
Duke Health, UNC REX and UNC Health's medical group, and WakeMed all post MA jobs regularly for their Raleigh-area clinics. Avance Care also hires MAs for its Raleigh and Apex practices.
What hours do medical assistants work in Raleigh?
Most MA jobs in Raleigh are in outpatient clinics with weekday daytime schedules, though some practices run extended or weekend hours. Each posting lists the clinic and shift, so check the schedule before you apply.
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