Overview:
Position: Certified Medical Assistant
Location: Mt Airy, NC
Department: Family Medicine Clinic
Employment Type: Full-Time / Mon-Fri / 8:00am-5:00pm/ No Weekends, No Holidays
About the Role:
Novant Health is seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant to coordinate and assist healthcare providers in delivering safe, quality, and cost-effective care to our diverse patient population. This role emphasizes teamwork, community involvement, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every patient receives remarkable care in every interaction.
Responsibilities:
What You'll be doing:
* Coordinate and assist providers in delivering healthcare services.
* Assist providers during exams and procedures
* Take vital signs, obtain medical histories
* Assist with patient form request ie FMLA or other needed forms.
* Prepare patients and exam rooms for treatment
* Ensure safe, quality, and cost-effective care for patients.
* Foster a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm."
* Engage in teamwork and community involvement to enhance patient care.
What we're looking for:
* Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
* Medical Assistant Program: Graduate from an accredited program including pharmacology and medication administration.
* Certification: Current certification as CMA, RMA, or CCMA, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
* Experience: Previous work in a Medical Office is preferred but not required.
* Skills: Ability to successfully complete skills validation and competency testing.
* Language: Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Benefits:
At Novant Health, we believe taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our patients. That's why we offer:
* Competitive pay and paid time off
* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
* Retirement savings with employer match
* Tuition assistance and career development opportunities
* Well-being resources and employee discounts
Why Novant Health?
At Novant Health, diversity and inclusion are core values. 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. We invite applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
Join a mission-driven organization where diversity, teamwork, and innovation shape everything we do. Be part of a team that makes a real difference-every patient, every time.
Qualifications:
Education: High School or GED, required. Candidates will provide proof of current certification from one of the approved certifying registries including:
* CMA with the American Association 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). If a candidate is not currently certified, they must obtain certification or registration by the end of the sixth month of their hire and sign an education agreement.
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
Refer to Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096
Current State Drivers License (Palliative Care Only), required
Additional Skills/Requirements (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.
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