Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality/cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population.

Education must include pharmacology and medication administration; CMA/CCMA/RMA or equivalent certification must be obtained within six months of hire, with an education agreement signed. Previous medical office experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program; program must include pharmacology and medication administration.
• Certification/registry must be obtained by the last day of the sixth month of hire; acceptable: CMA, CCMA, RMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAHP, ARMA, etc.

Skills

Medical office experience

Skills validation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from accredited Medical Assistant Program

Certification/registry within 6 months (CMA/CCMA/RMA)

Job description

What We Offer

Novant Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant 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; 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.

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.