Certified Medical Assistant

Overview

Certified Medical Assistant - Novant Health Surgical Partners | Asheville, NC

Join a compassionate, high-performing surgical team supporting specialty surgeons in cancer, surgical oncological, endocrinology, colon & rectal and minimally invasive surgery. As a Certified Medical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in delivering remarkable patient experiences-every visit, every time.

Why Novant Health?

• Support renowned providers delivering world-class care
• Treat both common and complex cases with exceptional resources
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and patient-centered culture

New graduates are encouraged to apply!
Come grow your career where quality of care meets quality of service-every dimension, every time.

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

Qualifications

• 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, required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

What you'll do:

• Room patients and take vitals
• Assist with in-office procedures and administer medications
• Support patient referrals, radiology orders, and care coordination
• Build meaningful, personalized relationships with patients
• Work closely with surgeons and clinical teams in a specialty ambulatory setting