Certified Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

Novant Health in North Carolina is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers, prepare exam rooms, take vital signs, and assist during exams and procedures. A High School Diploma or GED and certification in CMA/CCMA/RMA is preferred, with certification or registration required within six months of hire. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient care, and adherence to standards.

Experience in a medical office is preferred. A current State Driver's License may be required for certain duties.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. Candidates will provide proof of current certification from approved registries including CMA, CCMA, RMA, and others. If not certified, must obtain by end of sixth month and sign education agreement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist providers in delivering healthcare services.
• Assist providers during exams and procedures.
• Take vital signs, obtain medical histories.
• Assist with patient form requests (e.g., FMLA).
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for treatment.
• Ensure safe, quality, and cost-effective care for patients.
• Engage in teamwork and community involvement to enhance patient care.

Skills

Ability to complete skills validation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What We Offer

At Novant Health, we believe taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our patients. That’s why we offer:

• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Day 1 Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Future Forward program Tuition support and CE opportunities
• Well-being resources and employee discounts
• Career growth pathways

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and assist providers in delivering healthcare services.
• Assist providers during exams and procedures
• Take vital signs, obtain medical histories
• Assist with patient form request ie FMLA or other needed forms.
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for treatment
• Ensure safe, quality, and cost-effective care for patients.
• Engage in teamwork and community involvement to enhance patient care.

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, required.
• 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

187538

• 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, required.
• 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.
• Coordinate and assist providers in delivering healthcare services.
• Assist providers during exams and procedures
• Take vital signs, obtain medical histories
• Assist with patient form request ie FMLA or other needed forms.
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for treatment
• Ensure safe, quality, and cost-effective care for patients.
• Engage in teamwork and community involvement to enhance patient care.