Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Lakeside Primary Care Afton is hiring a Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant to coordinate and assist providers in delivering quality care. You will prepare patients, document in EMR, and perform injections, EKGs, immunizations, and point-of-care tests.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and CMA/CCMA/RMA certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months). Previous medical office experience is preferred, with state licensure/certification as CMA/RMA/CCMA expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CMA/CCMA/RMA or equivalent certification within 6 months if not current.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• Current CMA/CCMA/RMA certification or ability to obtain within 6 months is required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with providers to deliver patient care and support clinic operations.
• Obtain vital signs, medical history, and update EMR prior to examinations.
• Perform injections, immunizations, meds administration, EKGs, POC testing, and specimen collection.
• Coordinate patient flow for timely visits and positive experience.
• Assist with refills, referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-up care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical history

EMR updates

Injections

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA/CCMA/RMA certification or equivalent

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

What We Offer

Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:00am-5:00pm

Novant Health Lakeside Primary Care Afton clinic is hiring a Full- Time Certified Medical Assistant. The CMA is to coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality/cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population.

What You'll Do

• Partner with providers to deliver outstanding patient care and support efficient clinic operations.
• Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs, medical histories, and updating electronic medical records.
• Perform clinical procedures within scope of practice, including injections, immunizations, medication administration, EKGs, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection.
• Coordinate patient flow to ensure timely, efficient visits while maintaining a positive patient experience.
• Assist with prescription refills, referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-up 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.

Job Opening ID

198291