Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

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. Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth. 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.

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".

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)
• RMA with the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

Alternative Work Experience :

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 two (2) years (NCCT, NAHP), for a minimum of three (3) years (ARMA), for a minimum of five (5) years (AMT) of the last seven (7) years (with no more than two 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.

Previous work in a medical office, preferred.

Licensure / Certification : Current certification, or ability to obtain within six 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.