Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health is seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant to coordinate and assist healthcare providers in delivering safe, quality, and cost-effective care to our diverse patient population. This role emphasizes teamwork, community involvement, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every patient receives remarkable care in every interaction.

Coordinate and assist providers in delivering healthcare services. Ensure safe, quality, and cost-effective care for patients. Foster a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm." Engage in teamwork and community involvement to enhance patient care.

What We're Looking For :

Education : High School Diploma or GED required. Must be a graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program; Medical Assistant curriculum must include pharmacology and medication administration.

Certification / registry must be obtained by the last day of the sixth month of hire, and an education agreement signed. Certification / registry accepted : CMA with the American Associate of Medical Assistants (AAMA), CCMA with the National Health Career Association (NHA), RMA with the American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Registry of Medical Assistants (NHCWA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), American Allied Health (AAH), and RMA with the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA).

Alternative Work Experience (for eligibility to take NHA, ARMA, NHCWA, NCCT, NAHP or AMT exams, if not already certified or registered on hire) : Applicant shall be employed as a supervised medical assistant for a minimum of one (1) year (NHA or NHCWA) within the last three (3) years, for a minimum of 2 years (NCCT, NAHP), for a minimum of 3 years (ARMA), for a minimum of 5 years (AMT) of the last 7 years (with no more than 2 of those years as an instructor in a post-secondary medical assistant program). Or graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing. Experience must include both clinical (including medication administration) and administrative duties.

Experience : Previous work in a medical office, preferred.

Licensure / Certification : Current certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire as CMA, RMA or CCMA; required.

Additional Skills Required : Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.