Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Novant Health; Matthews (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Future Forward education benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Novant Health Township Pediatrics in Matthews, NC is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Schedule: weekly shifts with alternating start times; room patients, document vitals, and support providers during visits.

Join a collaborative team in a pediatric-focused practice, with opportunities for professional development, tuition reimbursement, and benefits including PSLF eligibility. Applicants with pediatric or medical office experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current CMA/CCMA/RMA certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain and document vital signs, chief complaints, and relevant medical history.
• Partner with providers to support patient care, assist with clinical workflows, and ensure efficient patient visits.
• Perform point-of-care testing (POCT) and document results in EMR.
• Manage provider inbox including patient messages, prescriptions, lab results, and follow-up communications.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and coordinate care activities to support quality outcomes.

Education

High School Diploma or GED, required; CMA/CCMA/RMA certification within 6 months

Job description

What We Offer

Novant Health Township Pediatrics is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)!

Work Schedule: Week A: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Week B Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm

Join Novant Health Township Pediatrics 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 pediatric 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

Location: Matthews, NC

What You’ll Do

• Room patients, obtain and document vital signs, chief complaints, and relevant medical history.
• Partner with providers to support patient care, assist with clinical workflows, and ensure efficient patient visits.
• Perform point-of-care testing (POCT) and accurately document results in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Manage the provider in-basket, including patient messages, prescription refill requests, lab results, and follow-up communications.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and coordinate care activities to support quality patient outcomes.

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.
• 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

191957