Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Certified Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeLeland, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program with a clinical externship is required; the curriculum must include pharmacology and medication administration, and a fully online program covering the entire curriculum is not approved.
Certification or registration as a CMA, RMA, or CCMA is required, or must be obtained within six months of hire; an education agreement must be signed.
For eligibility to take NHA or NHCWA exams through alternative work experience, applicants must have at least one year employed as a supervised medical assistant within the last three years. For NCCT or NAHP exams, at least two years are required; for ARMA, at least three years; and for AMT, at least five of the last seven years, with no more than two years as an instructor in a post-secondary medical assistant program.
Alternative work experience must include both clinical duties, including medication administration, and administrative duties.
Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing is required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe, quality- and cost-effective service and care for the practice population.

Desired Qualifications

Previous work in a medical office is preferred.

What We Offer

To coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality/cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population.

What We're Looking For

Education:High School Diploma or GED, required.
- Must be a graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program that includes an externship in a clinical setting; Medical Assistant curriculum must include pharmacology and medication administration. A fully online medical assistant program for the entire curriculum is not approved. Certification/registry must be obtained by the last day of the six month of hire, and 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) 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.
Additional Skills Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

173504

About the Company

Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Novant Health operates an integrated healthcare network with hospitals, clinics, urgent care, imaging and pharmacy services across North Carolina and South Carolina. Its care model connects facilities and clinicians to provide a coordinated continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to outpatient and virtual visits. The network sets itself apart through its scale as an integrated system, a strong safety and quality focus, and active use of clinical trials and innovative care delivery; it also emphasizes community benefits and a large virtual care platform. Its goal is to improve community health by expanding access to safe, high-quality care and advancing health outcomes through research, innovation in care delivery, and value-based partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 1997

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