Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

@ Novant Health
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Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Charlotte, NC
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Novant Health Pediatrics SouthPark offers pediatric care. The CMA role involves assisting healthcare providers, patient rooming, vital signs, blood draws, and lab processing in a full-time position.

Requirements

  • Certification from approved registry
  • Ability to obtain certification within 6 months
  • Previous medical office experience
  • Good communication skills

Qualifications

  • High School or GED
  • Current certification or eligible
  • Valid State Driver's License
  • Ability to complete skills validation

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What We Offer:

Novant Health Pediatrics SouthPark is seeking a full-time CMA!

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm - one Saturday shift each month

To coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality/cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population.

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.

What You'll Do:

Job responsibilities include:

  • Room patients and prepare exam rooms for clinical visits.
  • Obtain and record vital signs accurately.
  • Perform venipuncture and draw blood samples as ordered.
  • Process and run laboratory tests according to established protocols.
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