Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health; Parish Place (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to coordinate patient care, document vital signs, and assist with examinations in a staffed clinic. The role includes clinical duties and front-office support as needed.

Responsibilities cover patient education, lab tasks, medication administration, and maintaining accurate EMR records, while pursuing required certifications within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; obtain CMA/CCMA/RMA certification within 6 months.
• Experience in a medical office preferred; lifelong learning and continuing education expected.
• Current CMA, RMA or CCMA certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care: vitals, history, prepare for exams, assist procedures.
• Perform clinical lab duties: venipuncture, point-of-care testing, QC, document results.
• Administer medications/immunizations as ordered and per policies.
• Maintain EMR with referrals, labs, procedures, and clinical data.
• Deliver patient education and reinforce treatment plans.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient education

Team collaboration

Front-office support

Education

High School or GED

CMA/CCMA/RMA or equivalent certification

Tools

EMR systems

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 You'll Do

• Provides direct patient care, including obtaining and documenting vital signs, reviewing medical history, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with treatments and procedures within scope of practice.
• Performs clinical laboratory duties, including specimen collection, venipuncture, point-of-care testing, quality control, documentation, and communication of results.
• Administers medications and immunizations as ordered by the clinician and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate patient information and documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR), including referrals, lab requests, procedures, and other required clinical data.
• Provides patient education and reinforces clinician instructions regarding treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and self-care management.
• Supports registration, scheduling, check-out, insurance verification, payment collection, and other front-office functions as needed.
• Collaborates with clinicians and team members to provide safe, efficient, high-quality patient care and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintains required clinical competencies, certifications, continuing education, and mandatory training.
• Provides a welcoming, respectful, and patient-centered experience through clear communication, service excellence, and adherence to Novant Health's mission, vision, and values.
• May have occasional exposure to radiation depending on the assigned clinic or specialty.

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.

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

190627