• Certified Medical Assistant

    Novant Health (Oak Ridge, NC)


    Job Summary

    Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

    Department: KSD-Kernersville FP StokesdaleEmployment Type: Full-Time – 8:00am – 5:00pm

    • 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.

     

    • What You’ll be doing:

    + Coordinate and assist providers in delivering healthcare services.

    + 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 preferred.

    + 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.

    Responsibilities

    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".

    Qualifications

    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.

     

    + Experience: Previous work in a medical setting, preferred.

    + 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.

    + Licensure/Certification:

    + 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)

    + RMA with the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

    + Additional Skills required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    43173