Certified Medical Assistant

What We Offer

Schedule : Monday- Friday, 7 : 30am-4 : 30pm

Novant Health Ortho & Sports Medicine Jetton clinic is seeking a 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.

Performs venipuncture, skin puncture, and lab procedures with attention to accuracy by checking patient ID and DOB. The team member understands and follows HIPAA guidelines and ensures the confidentiality of patient results. Ensures all test results, in-house and referred, are reported to the clinician by checking a manifest or providing oversight of pending labs. The team member documents or assists in documentation or corrective action needed for Quality assessment, Proficiency Testing and Quality Control. Documentation : Ensures all routine, daily, monthly, and annual maintenance and QC are performed, documented and kept for the appropriate number of years.

What You'll Do

Patient Care : 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.

Immunization Administration : 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.

Teamwork and Communication : 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.

What We're Looking For

Education : High School Diploma or GED, required.

Accepted certifications / registries :

CMA – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

CCMA – National Health Career Association (NHA)

RMA – American Medical Technologists (AMT)

RMA – American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

American Registry of Medical Assistants (NHCWA)

National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)

American Allied Health (AAH) Alternative Pathway – Work Experience Eligibility for Certification : If not already certified or registered at the time of hire, applicants may qualify for the NHA, ARMA, NHCWA, NCCT, NAHP, or AMT exams through relevant work experience :

NHA or NHCWA : Minimum 1 year of supervised medical assistant experience within the last 3 years .

NCCT or NAHP : Minimum 2 years of experience within the last 3 years .

ARMA : Minimum 3 years of experience within the last 5 years .

AMT : Minimum 5 years of experience within the last 7 years , with no more than 2 years as an instructor in a post-secondary medical assistant program.

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.

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

114472