Certified Medical Assistant

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the provider in delivering safe, quality, and cost-effective care.
• Perform generic and department-specific skills as validated through competency testing.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.

• Current certification from one of the approved certifying registries:
  • 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 not currently certified, must obtain certification or registration by the end of the sixth month of 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.
• Current State Driver’s License (Palliative Care Only), required.

Skills

• Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.

About Us

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.