Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Pediatrics South End After Hours is seeking a PRN Certified Medical Assistant to support pediatrics care after hours. You will join a collaborative team, administer vaccines, perform point-of-care testing, and help prepare patients for provider visits in a fast-paced clinic.

Ideal candidates have pediatric or medical office experience; new graduates are encouraged to apply. This role offers growth opportunities and a supportive team environment at Novant Health.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current CMA/CCMA/RMA certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Current State Driver's License (Palliative Care Only) required.

Responsibilities

• Administer vaccines safely and accurately.
• Perform point-of-care testing, including lab tests and ID Now procedures.
• Room patients and prepare them for provider visits.
• Obtain and document vital signs.

Skills

Skills validation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CMA/CCMA/RMA certification within 6 months

Job description

What We Offer

Novant Health Pediatrics South End is seeking a PRN Certified Medical Assistant for their after hours clinic!

Join Novant Health Pediatrics South End After Hours as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and help provide compassionate, personalized care to patients. You’ll work alongside a collaborative clinical team while building meaningful relationships with patients and supporting them throughout their care journey.

This role is ideal for candidates with previous experience working with pediatrics patients or in a medical office setting, though motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply!

When you join Novant Health as a CMA, you will be able to:

• Build your skills and experience in a pediatric practice
• Work alongside an experienced, collaborative clinical team
• Grow your career through professional development and advancement opportunities
• Access tuition reimbursement and Future Forward education benefits
• Enjoy a competitive benefits package and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

What You'll Do

Job responsibilities include the following:

• Administer vaccines safely and accurately
• Perform point-of-care testing, including lab tests and ID Now procedures
• Room patients and prepare them for provider visits
• Obtain and document vital signs

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. Refer to Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096.
• 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.