Certified Medical Assistant Pediatrics
About The Position
As a CMA, you'll be an essential partner to providers, ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient patient care throughout each appointment. You'll: Coordinate with the care team to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services. Accurately recorded vitals, patient history, and documentation in electronic health records (EHR) to streamline provider workflows. Cultivate a warm, respectful, and inclusive environment for patients and families⯠Administered medications and assisted with pediatric procedures, adhering to strict safety and regulatory guidelines. Uphold safety standards with vigilance, reflecting our "First Do No Harm" philosophy⯠Prepare exam rooms and patients (especially pediatric), taking vitals and recording accurate medical histories. Novant Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality/cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunitie It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement. The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care. All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. Must be a graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program; Medical Assistant curriculum must include pharmacology and medication administration.
- Certification/registry must be obtained by the last day of the sixth month of hire, and an education agreement signed.
- Certification/registry accepted: CMA with the American Associate 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), and RMA with the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA).
- Alternative Work Experience (for eligibility to take NHA, ARMA, NHCWA, NCCT, NAHP or AMT exams, if not already certified or registered on hire): Applicant shall be employed as a supervised medical assistant for a minimum of one (1) year (NHA or NHCWA) within the last three (3) years, for a minimum of 2 years (NCCT, NAHP), for a minimum of 3 years (ARMA), for a minimum of 5 years (AMT) of the last 7 years (with no more than 2 of those years as an instructor in a post-secondary medical assistant program). Or graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing. Experience must include both clinical (including medication administration) and administrative duties.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience: Previous work in a medical office, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with the care team to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services.
- Accurately recorded vitals, patient history, and documentation in electronic health records (EHR) to streamline provider workflows.
- Cultivate a warm, respectful, and inclusive environment for patients and familiesâ¯
- Administered medications and assisted with pediatric procedures, adhering to strict safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Uphold safety standards with vigilance, reflecting our "First Do No Harm" philosophyâ¯
- Prepare exam rooms and patients (especially pediatric), taking vitals and recording accurate medical histories.
Benefits
- Professional Development: Grow through continuous learning, certification support, and advancement opportunities.
- Supportive Culture: Engage in a team-focused environment that values diversity, inclusivity, and safetyâ¯.
- Meaningful Impact: Be a daily source of comfort, care, and reliability in the lives of patients and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
