Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Huntersville Pediatrics & Internal Medicine is hiring a Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant to support clinicians in delivering safe, high-quality care for our pediatric and internal medicine patients.

The CMA will assist with patient intake, vital signs, documentation, and procedures, coordinate patient care, and maintain accurate medical records while adhering to policies and regulatory requirements. A positive, team‑oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• High School or GED; proof of current CMA/CCMA/RMA/ARMA/NHCT/NAHP/AAH certification; must obtain within 6 months if not certified.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in a medical office preferred.
• Current State Drivers License (Palliative Care Only), required

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake, vital signs, documentation, and clinical procedures.
• Coordinate patient care activities to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Foster positive relationships with patients, families, providers, and team members.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Clinical procedures

Communication with patients

Documentation accuracy

Competency testing readiness

Education

High School or GED

Job description

What We Offer

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30pm- 6:00 with Thursday off

Novant Health Huntersville Pediatrics & Internal Medicine is hiring for 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

• Assist with patient intake, vital signs, documentation, and clinical procedures.
• Coordinate patient care activities to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Foster positive relationships with patients, families, providers, and team members.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Education

High School 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

Refer to Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096

Current State Drivers License (Palliative Care Only), required

Additional Skills/Requirements (required)

Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.

Job Opening ID

197139

Education

High School 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

Refer to Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096

Current State Drivers License (Palliative Care Only), required

Additional Skills/Requirements (required)

Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.

• Assist with patient intake, vital signs, documentation, and clinical procedures.
• Coordinate patient care activities to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Foster positive relationships with patients, families, providers, and team members.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.