Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health; Shallotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health in Shallotte, NC is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to coordinate patient care and support clinicians in a fast-paced office environment. You will handle front-desk tasks, medical records, patient scheduling, and basic clinical support under supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, current CMA/CCMA/RMA certification or commit to obtaining it within six months, and prior medical office experience.

Qualifications

• Must have current CMA/CCMA/RMA certification or obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist providers to ensure safe, quality and cost-effective care for patients.
• Perform front-desk duties, manage patient scheduling and medical records under supervision.
• Support basic clinical tasks as directed to facilitate smooth office workflow.

Skills

Medical office experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.
  • 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. Current State Drivers License (Palliative Care Only), 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

198186