Certified Medical Assistant - CHA

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for coordinating and assisting healthcare providers in delivering safe and effective care. The ideal candidate must hold a High School Diploma or GED and have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program, which includes hands-on training.

This role requires current certification or the ability to obtain it within six months of hire. Experience in a medical office is preferred. If you believe in serving with compassion and value personal growth and teamwork, Novant Health is the place for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program that includes an externship.
• Certification must be obtained by the last day of the six month of hire.
• Previous work in a medical office, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe, quality/cost effective service.
• Complete department-specific skills validation and competency testing.

Skills

Medical office experience

Medication administration

Clinical duties

Administrative duties

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Medical Assistant

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. Must be a graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program that includes an externship in a clinical setting; Medical Assistant curriculum must include pharmacology and medication administration. A fully online medical assistant program for the entire curriculum is not approved. Certification/registry must be obtained by the last day of the six month of hire, and education agreement signed.

Certification/registry accepted

• CMA with the American Associate 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)
• RMA with the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

Alternative Work Experience (for eligibility to take NHA, ARMA, NHCWA, NCCT, NAHP or AMT exams, if not already certified or registered on hire)

• Applicant shall be employed as a supervised medical assistant for a minimum of one (1) year (NHA or NHCWA) within the last three (3) years
• for a minimum of 2 years (NCCT, NAHP)
• for a minimum of 3 years (ARMA)
• for a minimum of 5 years (AMT) of the last 7 years (with no more than 2 of those years as an instructor in a post‑secondary medical assistant program)
• Or graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Experience must include both clinical (including medication administration) and administrative duties.

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.

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.

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