Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health in North Carolina is seeking qualified Medical Assistants to coordinate with providers and support safe, high-quality patient care in a busy practice environment.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and current CMA/CCMA/RMA certification (or able to obtain within 6 months). Prior medical office experience is preferred; a valid State Driver's License may be required for palliative care duties. This role offers growth within a respected health system.

Qualifications

• High School or GED, required.
• Current certification or ability to obtain CMA, CCMA or RMA within 6 months of hire.
• Proof of certification from AAMA, NHA, AMT, NHCWA, NCCT, NAHP or ARMA required.
• Refer to Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe, quality, cost-effective care.
• Complete skills validation and competency testing as required.
• Support patients in a medical office setting and maintain documentation.

Skills

Medical office experience

Certification within 6 months

Education

High School or GED

CMA with AAMA

CCMA with NHA

RMA with AMT

NHCWA

NCCT

NAHP

AAH RMA with 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 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

199529