Float Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health Matthews Family Physicians Clinic Float Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health Matthews Family Physicians clinic is seeking a Float Certified Medical Assistant. The CMA will coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality / cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population. Perform and document necessary preliminary exam needs on patient to include : height, weight, pulse, blood pressure, and temperature. Ensure patient chart is complete. Interview patient to identify current medical needs and relevant patient history. Assist with examinations, treatments, special tests and procedures within scope of practice. Administer medication as ordered by the clinician. Ability to administer immunization, as ordered, using appropriate site. Ability to review immunization record and identify potential risk and side effects of immunization (s) ordered. Work within a team to achieve patient and team goals. Share and initiate regular and professional communication with co-workers. Facilitate and / or participate in regular team member meetings. Works within the team to identify areas of improvement and actively participates in the improvement process.

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 : 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. 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 (Palliative Care Only), required. Additional skills required : Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.

Why Choose Novant Health? Competitive benefits package Career advancement opportunities Tuition reimbursement We are an Approved Public Student Loan Forgiveness organization! 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. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. Job Opening ID 103644