Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
Novant Health is seeking Certified Medical Assistant to provide assistance to our physicians and our nurses in various aspects of patient care, from scheduling appointments and managing medical records to taking vital signs and administering medications. Schedule : Full Time, Days 8:00 am-5:00 pm Department : Novant Health Location : North Wilkesboro, North Carolina What You'll Do Assist providers during exams and procedures Take vital signs, obtain medical histories, and perform EKGs Prepare patients and exam rooms for treatment Provide compassionate care and patient education focused on orthopedic health and recovery What We're Looking For 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. 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, required. Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing. Why Choose Novant Health? Competitive benefits and generous PTO accrual (with a sellback option!) Retirement plus plan (effective day 1!) with up to 6% company match Full access to our Professional Development Program for continuing education funds 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 136673
Requirements
- 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.
- Current certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire as CMA, RMA or CCMA, required.
- Current State Drivers License, required.
- Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.
Nice To Haves
- Previous work in a medical office, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist providers during exams and procedures
- Take vital signs, obtain medical histories, and perform EKGs
- Prepare patients and exam rooms for treatment
- Provide compassionate care and patient education focused on orthopedic health and recovery
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and generous PTO accrual (with a sellback option!)
- Retirement plus plan (effective day 1!) with up to 6% company match
- Full access to our Professional Development Program for continuing education funds
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
