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Novant Health

Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health, Leland, North Carolina, United States, 28451

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

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. Must be a graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program; the 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. Accepted certifications/registries include 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 (for eligibility to take NHA, ARMA, NHCWA, NCCT, NAHP or AMT exams if not already certified or registered on hire): Applicant must have served 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 two (2) years (NCCT, NAHP), for a minimum of three (3) years (ARMA), for a minimum of five (5) years (AMT) within the last seven (7) years (with no more than two of those years as an instructor in a post‑secondary medical assistant program). Alternatively, be a 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 six months of hire as CMA, RMA, or CCMA, required. Current State Driver’s 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.

Job Opening ID: 132641

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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