Novant Health
Certified Medical Assistant
Novant Health, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States, 28674
What We Offer
Novant Health is seeking
Certified Medical Assistant
to provide assistance to our physicians and our nurses in various aspects of patient care, from scheduling appointments and managing medical records to taking vital signs and administering medications.
Schedule : Full Time, Days 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Department : Novant Health
Location : North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
What You'll Do
Assist providers during exams and procedures
Take vital signs, obtain medical histories, and perform EKGs
Prepare patients and exam rooms for treatment
Provide compassionate care and patient education focused on orthopedic health and recovery
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 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), 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, required.
Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.
Why Choose Novant Health?
Competitive benefits
and
generous PTO
accrual (with a sellback option!)
Retirement plus plan (effective day 1!) with
up to 6% company match
Full access to our
Professional Development Program
for
continuing education funds
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.
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Certified Medical Assistant
to provide assistance to our physicians and our nurses in various aspects of patient care, from scheduling appointments and managing medical records to taking vital signs and administering medications.
Schedule : Full Time, Days 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Department : Novant Health
Location : North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
What You'll Do
Assist providers during exams and procedures
Take vital signs, obtain medical histories, and perform EKGs
Prepare patients and exam rooms for treatment
Provide compassionate care and patient education focused on orthopedic health and recovery
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 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), 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, required.
Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.
Why Choose Novant Health?
Competitive benefits
and
generous PTO
accrual (with a sellback option!)
Retirement plus plan (effective day 1!) with
up to 6% company match
Full access to our
Professional Development Program
for
continuing education funds
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.
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