Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join their Cardiology Clinic in Elkin, NC. The role involves coordinating patient care and ensuring quality service delivery while emphasizing teamwork and community involvement. Applicants should hold a high school diploma or GED and current medical assistant certification within six months of hiring. Join a mission-driven organization that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Current certification as CMA, RMA, or CCMA, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Previous work in a medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist providers in delivering healthcare services.
• Ensure safe, quality, and cost-effective care for patients.
• Engage in teamwork and community involvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Communication

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Job Summary

Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Elkin, NC

Department: Cardiology Clinic

Employment Type: Full-Time – 8:30am – 5:00pm

About the Role:

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.

What You’ll be doing:

• 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.
• Medical Assistant Program: Graduate from an accredited program including pharmacology and medication administration.
• Certification: Current certification as CMA, RMA, or CCMA, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Experience: Previous work in a medical office preferred.
• Skills: Ability to successfully complete skills validation and competency testing.
• Language: Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

At Novant Health, we believe taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our patients. That’s why we offer:

• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition assistance and career development opportunities
• Well-being resources and employee discounts

Why Novant Health?

At Novant Health, diversity and inclusion are core values. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families, and communities. We invite applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Join a mission-driven organization where diversity, teamwork, and innovation shape everything we do. Be part of a team that makes a real difference—every patient, every time.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

Qualifications

• 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.

Job Opening ID

71917

• 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.

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".