Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

What We Offer

Novant Health Arboretum Pediatrics 51 is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Rotating Saturday shift every 3-4 weeks from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Role of the CMA

The role of the CMA is to coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe, quality, and cost-effective service and care for the people within the practice population.

What You'll Do

• Room patients, obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints, and prepare patients for provider visits.
• Support providers by assisting with patient care, floating between providers as needed, and ensuring smooth clinic operations.
• Manage EMR in-basket tasks, including patient messages, prescription refill requests, lab results, and provider communications.
• Perform laboratory duties, including specimen collection, processing, and documentation, and administer vaccines according to established protocols.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Candidates will provide proof of current certification from one of the approved certifying registries including: 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 a candidate is not currently certified, they must obtain certification or registration by the end of the sixth month of their 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 Drivers License (Palliative Care Only), 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.