Posted 1mo ago

Certified Medical Assistant

@ Novant Health
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:coordinate care, assist provider, ensure safety
Requirements Summary:High school diploma or GED; graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program with externship; certification/registry by hire; CMA/CCMA/RMA or equivalent; experience in medical office preferred.
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Job Description
What We Offer:

Work Schedule: FT Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, no weekends or holidays.
Location: 7420 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411

Department: Primary Care

 

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



What We're Looking For:
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
    • Must be a graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program that includes an externship in a clinical setting; Medical Assistant curriculum must include pharmacology and medication administration. A fully online medical assistant program for the entire curriculum is not approved. Certification/registry must be obtained by the last day of the six month of hire, and 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) 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. 
  • Additional Skills Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.