Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Novant Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Primary Care Poplar Tent clinic in Concord, NC is hiring a Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant. The CMA coordinates with providers to ensure safe, quality care and supports efficient clinic operations.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, medical histories, and updating electronic medical records; performing injections, immunizations, EKGs, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection; coordinating patient flow and assisting with refills, referrals, prior

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CMA certification from AAMA, NHA, AMT, NHCWA, NCCT, NAHP, AAH/ARMA required or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Partner with providers to deliver patient care and support clinic operations.
• Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs and updating EMRs.
• Perform injections, immunizations, EKGs, POCT, and specimen collection.
• Coordinate patient flow to maintain timely visits and positive patient experience.
• Assist with prescription refills, referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-up care.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Injections

Immunizations

Specimen collection

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMA certification (AAMA/NHA/AMT etc.)

Job description

What We Offer

Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

Novant Health Primary Care Poplar Tent clinic is hiring a Full- Time Certified Medical Assistant. The CMA is to 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

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.

Job Opening ID

192085