Certified Medical Assistant, CMA- Internal Medicine

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team, providing both clinical and administrative support to deliver exceptional patient care. You will assist with exams, procedures, immunizations, scheduling, and insurance verification while educating patients about their care plans.

The ideal candidate will hold a CMA/CCMA/RMA certification (or obtain it within 6 months), have prior medical office experience, and demonstrate competency in skills validation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current CMA/CCMA/RMA certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Current State Driver's License (Palliative Care Only), required.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• Ability to complete skills validation and competency testing.
• Proof of certification from approved registries must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful connections with patients and support their healthcare journey.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and patient care activities.
• Support front-office operations including scheduling, registration, and insurance verification.
• Reinforce patient education and care plans to promote positive health outcomes.
• Collaborate with a team-oriented healthcare environment focused on excellence.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Administrative support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA/CCMA/RMA certification eligibility within 6 months

Job description

What We Offer

Are you passionate about patient care and creating exceptional healthcare experiences? Novant Health 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.

Why Choose Novant Health?

• Provide hands-on, compassionate care that helps create a remarkable patient experience.


• Work alongside providers, nurses, and clinical professionals in a collaborative environment.


• Take advantage of professional development and opportunities to advance your skills.


• Support patients throughout their care journey while making a difference in your community.

What You'll Do

• Build meaningful connections with patients and support their healthcare journey


• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and patient care activities


• 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 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, 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.