Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health; Windemere (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Nunnelee Pediatrics in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our pediatric team, providing clinical and administrative support to ensure excellent patient care.

You will take vital signs, assist with exams, perform venipuncture, immunizations, lab duties, and handle EMR documentation, while supporting front-office tasks like scheduling and insurance verification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current CMA/CCMA/RMA certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Build connections with patients and support their healthcare journey.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and laboratory specimen collection.
• Maintain accurate patient records in EMR and manage referrals.
• Support scheduling, registration, and insurance verification.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient care

EMR documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA/CCMA/RMA certification (eligibility or active)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

What We Offer

Work Schedule: Full- Time Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, no weekends or holidays.
Location: 2131 S. 17th street Wilmington, North Carolina 28401

Department: Pediatrics

Are you passionate about patient care and creating exceptional healthcare experiences? Novant Health Nunnelee Pediatrics is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team!

As a CMA, you'll be at the heart of the patient journey, providing both clinical and administrative support to ensure every patient receives outstanding care. From welcoming patients and obtaining vital signs to assisting with procedures, administering medications and immunizations, and performing laboratory duties, you'll play a key role in helping our team deliver remarkable healthcare.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Build meaningful connections with patients and support their healthcare journey
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and patient care activities
• Perform venipuncture, specimen collection, and other clinical laboratory responsibilities
• Maintain accurate patient records, referrals, and EMR documentation
• Support front-office operations including scheduling, registration, and insurance verification
• Reinforce patient education and care plans to promote positive health outcomes
• Collaborate with a supportive, team-oriented healthcare environment focused on excellence

At Novant Health, we're committed to creating a remarkable experience for our patients, team members, and communities. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career while making a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!

Come join Novant Health Nunnelee Pediatrics and help us deliver remarkable care—one patient, one experience, one community at a time.

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

182158