Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health's Heart & Vascular Institute - Freedom team is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support providers and deliver high‑quality patient care. Your focus will be on accuracy, empathy, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

You will prepare patients for cardiac and vascular appointments, obtain vitals, perform EKGs, draw labs, update medical records, and keep patients informed about next steps.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; certification from CMA/CCMA/RMA required or must obtain within 6 months.
• Experience in a medical office preferred.
• Current certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire as CMA, RMA or CCMA; State drivers license required (Palliative Care Only).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for cardiac and vascular appointments by obtaining vitals, performing EKGs, and updating medical records.
• Clinical Support and drawing labs.
• Keep patients informed about their visit, testing processes, and next steps for care.
• Embody the Novant Health human experience by delivering kindness, empathy, and professionalism in every encounter.
• Partner closely with cardiologists, vascular surgeons, nurses, and sonographers to deliver coordinated care.

Skills

Competency testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What We Offer

Certified Medical Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented, compassionate, and skilled Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our Heart & Vascular Institute - Freedom team. This role plays an essential part in supporting our providers, delivering high-quality patient care, and ensuring efficient clinical operations within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Schedule: 8:00-5:00PM, Monday - Friday

Location: Heart and Vascular Institute - Freedom Drive and North End

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

What You'll Do

• Prepare patients for cardiac and vascular appointments by obtaining vitals, performing EKGs, and updating medical records.
• Clinical Support and drawing labs.
• Keep patients informed about their visit, testing processes, and next steps for care.
• Embody the Novant Health human experience by delivering kindness, empathy, and professionalism in every encounter.
• Partner closely with cardiologists, vascular surgeons, nurses, and sonographers to deliver coordinated care.

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, required.
• 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.

Why Choose Novant Health?

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.

Job Opening ID

193589