Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to coordinate and assist our providers in delivering safe, high-quality care within a busy clinic.

The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program with externship, hold or obtain CMA/CCMA/RMA/AMT/NCCT/NAHP/ARMA certification within six months of hire, and demonstrate strong clinical and administrative skills in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program that includes an externship in a clinical setting.
• Certification/registry must be obtained by the last day of the six month of hire; approved credentials include CMA, CCMA, RMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, ARMA.
• Alternative Work Experience is allowed for eligibility to take specified exams if not certified on hire.
• Current certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire (CMA, RMA, CCMA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe, quality, cost-effective service and care for the practice population.
• Support clinical and administrative duties as a Medical Assistant.

Skills

Medical office experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant Program with externship

Certification/registry (CMA/CCMA/RMA/AMT/NCCT/NAHP/ARMA)

Job description

What We Offer

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.
  • Must be a graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program that includes an externship in a clinical setting; Medical Assistant curriculum must include pharmacology and medication administration. A fully online medical assistant program for the entire curriculum is not approved. Certification/registry must be obtained by the last day of the six month of hire, and 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) 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.

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

173504