Certified Medical Assistant - Radiation Oncology
About the Role
To coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe, quality, cost-effective service and care for the people within the practice population. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
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.
Responsibilities
- Deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
- Foster an environment that encourages teamwork, team member engagement, and community involvement.
- Leverage diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
- Foster a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm."
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED, required.
- Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program; curriculum must include pharmacology and medication administration.
- Certification/registry must be obtained by the last day of the sixth month of hire (accepted certifications: CMA with AAMA, CCMA with NHA, RMA with AMT, NHCWA, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or ARMA).
- Alternative work experience for eligibility to take NHA, ARMA, NHCWA, NCCT, NAHP, or AMT exams (if not already certified or registered on hire):
- Employed as a supervised medical assistant for a minimum of 1 year (NHA or NHCWA) within the last 3 years.
- Employed as a supervised medical assistant for a minimum of 2 years (NCCT, NAHP).
- Employed as a supervised medical assistant for a minimum of 3 years (ARMA).
- Employed as a supervised medical assistant for a minimum of 5 of the last 7 years (AMT), with no more than 2 of those years as an instructor in a post-secondary medical assistant program.
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing with experience including both clinical (including medication administration) and administrative duties.
- Previous work in a medical office, preferred.
- 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.
- Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
Benefits
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.