Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Novant Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support our Orthopedic Clinic. Schedule : Full Time, Days 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm Department : Novant Health Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Location : Thomasville, NC

About Our Orthopedic Clinic : We specialize in treating musculoskeletal injuries, sports-related conditions, joint pain, fractures, and rehabilitation to help patients regain strength and mobility.

What You'll Do :

• Assist providers with clinical procedures and exams
• Room patients, take vitals, and document in the electronic health record
• Support foot care treatments, post-op dressing changes, and patient education
• Ensure clinic flow and excellent patient experience

Additional features of the role :

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 opportunities.

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.

Additional skills required : Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.

Job Opening ID 86412