Certified Medical Assistant
@ Novant HealthCertified Medical Assistant
About the job
Novant Health offers healthcare solutions with a focus on patient-centered care. The CMA role supports the Palliative Care Team, managing patient caseloads, documentation, teamwork, and providing coverage. Competitive benefits, career growth, tuition reimbursement, and paid mileage are included.
Requirements
- High School or GED required
- Current medical assistant certification
- Ability to obtain certification within 6 months
- Experience in a medical office preferred
- Valid state driver’s license
Qualifications
- Certification from AAMA, NHA, AMT or equivalent
- Ability to pass skills validation
- Strong teamwork skills
- Good communication skills
- Organized and detail-oriented
Full job description
Novant Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support our Palliative Care Team. The CMA will coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality/cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population.
- Manage an average daily caseload of 4–5 patients
Take and document vital signs during visits
Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary treatment team
Provide coverage for team members’ PTO as needed
Support clinic or team needs when no patient appointments are scheduled
Mileage reimbursement provided
We offer:
- Competitive benefits package
- Career advancement opportunities
- Clinical and non-clinical positions available
- Tuition reimbursement
- We are an Approved Public Student Loan Forgiveness organization!
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.