Certified Medical Assistant, CMA- Internal Medicine
Novant Health · Wilmington, NC · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
What We Offer
Are you passionate about patient care and creating exceptional healthcare experiences? Novant Health Autumn Hall is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team!
At This Role
- Build meaningful connections with patients and support their healthcare journey
- Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and patient care activities
- Perform venipuncture, specimen collection, and other clinical laboratory responsibilities
- Maintain accurate patient records, referrals, and EMR documentation
- Schedule, register, and verify insurance for patients
- Support patient education and care plans to promote positive health outcomes
- Collaborate with a supportive, team-oriented healthcare environment focused on excellence
At Novant Health
We are committed to creating a remarkable experience for our patients, team members, and communities. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career while making a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!
What We're Looking For
- 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: 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.