Certified Medical Assistant, CMA- Internal Medicine

Novant Health; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Oceanside Family Medicine in North Carolina is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team. The CMA will provide clinical and administrative support, assist with examinations, obtain vital signs, document in EMR, administer immunizations, and help ensure a seamless patient journey.

The ideal candidate will graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program, hold CMA/CCMA/RMA credentials or be eligible to obtain them within six months, and have prior medical

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program; curriculum must include pharmacology and medication administration.
• Certification/registry must be obtained by the last day of the sixth month of hire, with an education agreement signed.
• Certification/registry options include CMA, CCMA, RMA and other major national certifications.
• Experience in clinical (including medication administration) and administrative duties is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful connections with patients and support their healthcare journey.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and patient care activities.
• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative support

EMR documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant Program

CMA/CCMA/RMA certification eligibility within 6 months

Current State Driver's License (Palliative Care Only)

Job description

What We Offer

Are you passionate about patient care and creating exceptional healthcare experiences? Novant Health Oceanside Family Medicine 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 immunizations, you'll play a key role in helping our team deliver remarkable healthcare.

In this role, you will:

• Build meaningful connections with patients and support their healthcare journey
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and patient care activities
• 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 Oceanside Family Medicine 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.
  • Must be a graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program; Medical Assistant curriculum must include pharmacology and medication administration. Certification/registry must be obtained by the last day of the sixth month of hire, and an 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) American Allied Health (AAH), and 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. 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

132641