Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health Waxhaw Family & Sports Medicine Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health Waxhaw Family & Sports Medicine 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.

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), 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. 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. Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.