Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Day 1 comprehensive health coverage

Tuition support

CE opportunities

Well-being resources

Employee discounts

Career growth pathways

Job summary

Novant Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a medical assistant to support providers in delivering patient care. You will take vital signs, assist during exams, prepare rooms, and help coordinate patient forms such as FMLA, contributing to safe and compassionate care.

Responsibilities include ensuring efficient, high-quality care, collaborating with clinicians, and engaging with patients and families. Candidates must be certified or eligible for CMA/CCMA/RMA and hold a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Current certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire as CMA, RMA or CCMA, required.
• State Driver's License (Palliative Care Only) required.
• Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.
• Previous work in a medical office, preferred.

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 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical procedures familiarity

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA/CCMA/RMA certification eligibility

State Drivers License (Palliative Care Only)

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 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.