• Certified Medical Assistant

    Novant Health (King, NC)


    Job Summary

    Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

     

    Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

     

    • Why Novant Health?

    + Work with one of the region’s top-ranked health systems committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    + Be part of a collaborative culture that values innovative thinking and supports personal growth.

    + Receive competitive compensation and robust benefits through our PayFactors-aligned structure.

    + Make a real difference—every day, in every conversation.

     

    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.

    Responsibilities

    It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

     

    + Rooming patients: Greet and prepare patients for their appointments, taking vital signs and documenting medical history accurately.

    + Administering vaccines and medications: Safely provide vaccinations and medications following established protocols and guidelines.

    + Performing point-of-care testing: Conduct routine diagnostic tests (e.g., rapid strep, flu, glucose) efficiently and accurately.

    + Working in a busy pediatric office environment: Manage a fast-paced schedule while providing compassionate care and maintaining excellent patient communication.

    Qualifications

    + 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.

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    115927