Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Steelecroft Primary Care in Charlotte is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to coordinate and assist providers, ensuring safe, quality care. You will obtain vital signs, medical histories, and update electronic medical records, while performing injections, EKGs, immunizations, and specimen collection.

You will help manage patient flow and support refills and referrals. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and CMA/CCMA/RMA certification from recognized registries,

Qualifications

• Must have High School or GED with current CMA/CCMA/RMA certification from approved registries.
• Current certification or ability to obtain CMA/CCMA/RMA within 6 months of hire is required.
• Experience in a medical office is preferred.
• Current State Driver's License required (Palliative Care only).

Responsibilities

• Partner with providers to deliver patient care and support clinic operations.
• Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs and histories, updating EMR.
• Perform injections, immunizations, EKGs, PO testing, and specimen collection within scope of practice.
• Coordinate patient flow to ensure timely visits and positive patient experience.
• Assist with prescription refills, referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-up care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Clinical procedures

EMR documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED

CMA/CCMA/RMA certification

Job description

What We Offer

Join our Remarkable Team!!

Novant Health Steelecroft Primary Care is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant. The CMA is coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality/cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population.

What You'll Do

• Partner with providers to deliver outstanding patient care and support efficient clinic operations.
• Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs, medical histories, and updating electronic medical records.
• Perform clinical procedures within scope of practice, including injections, immunizations, medication administration, EKGs, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection.
• Coordinate patient flow to ensure timely, efficient visits while maintaining a positive patient experience.
• Assist with prescription refills, referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-up care.

What We're Looking For

Education: High School 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

Refer to Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096

Current State Drivers License (Palliative Care Only), required

Additional Skills/Requirements (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

199005

Education: High School 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

Refer to Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096

Current State Drivers License (Palliative Care Only), required

Additional Skills/Requirements (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.

• Partner with providers to deliver outstanding patient care and support efficient clinic operations.
• Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs, medical histories, and updating electronic medical records.
• Perform clinical procedures within scope of practice, including injections, immunizations, medication administration, EKGs, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection.
• Coordinate patient flow to ensure timely, efficient visits while maintaining a positive patient experience.
• Assist with prescription refills, referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-up care.