Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Medical Office Assistant in Charleston, SC to coordinate and assist the provider, ensuring safe, quality and cost-effective care for the patient population served.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, and certification eligibility with CMA/CCMA/RMA within six months, plus a valid driver’s license for designated tasks. Previous medical office experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current CMA/CCMA/RMA certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Current State Driver's License (Palliative Care Only) required.
• Experience in a medical office preferred.
• Must pass skills validation and competency testing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe, quality, cost-effective service and care.

Skills

Medical office experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA/CCMA/RMA certification eligibility

Job description

What We Offer

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.

What You'll Do

To coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality/cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
  • Candidates will provide proof of current certification from one of the approved certifying registries including: CMA with the American Association 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) RMA with the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA). If a candidate is not currently certified, they must obtain certification or registration by the end of the sixth month of their hire and sign an education agreement.
• 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. Current State Drivers License (Palliative Care Only), required.
• Additional skills required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.