Certified Medical Assistant

What We Offer Work Schedule: FT Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, no weekends or holidays. Location: 1721 Allens Ln #100, Wilmington, NC 28403 Department: Primary Care Novant Health Wrightsville Beach is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team. As a CMA, you will provide both clinical and administrative support to ensure every patient receives outstanding care. What You'll Do Build meaningful connections with patients and support their healthcare journey Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and patient care activities Perform venipuncture, specimen collection, and other clinical laboratory responsibilities Maintain accurate patient records, referrals, and EMR documentation Support front‑office operations including scheduling, registration, and insurance verification Reinforce patient education and care plans to promote positive health outcomes Collaborate with a supportive, team‑oriented healthcare environment focused on excellence 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. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to grow your career while making a difference every day, we would love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr