Certified Medical Assistant

What We Offer

Certified Medical Assistant

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Position: Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Department: Neuro Sleep Clinic

Employment Type: Full-Time / Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-12:30pm every 3rd Fri 8am-5pm / No Weekends, No Holidays

About the Role:

Novant Health is seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant to coordinate and assist healthcare providers in delivering safe, quality, and cost-effective care to our diverse patient population. This role emphasizes teamwork, community involvement, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every patient receives remarkable care in every interaction.

What You'll Do

What You’ll be doing:

• Coordinate and assist providers in delivering healthcare services.

• Assist providers during exams and procedures

• Take vital signs, obtain medical histories

• Assist with patient form request ie FMLA or other needed forms.

• Prepare patients and exam rooms for treatment

• Ensure safe, quality, and cost-effective care for patients.

• Foster a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm."

• Engage in teamwork and community involvement to enhance patient care.

What we’re looking for:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

• Medical Assistant Program: Graduate from an accredited program including pharmacology and medication administration.

• Certification: Current certification as CMA, RMA, or CCMA, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

• Experience: Previous work in a Medical Office is preferred but not required.

• Skills: Ability to successfully complete skills validation and competency testing.

• Language: Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

At Novant Health, we believe taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our patients. That’s why we offer:

• Competitive pay and paid time off

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement savings with employer match

• Tuition assistance and career development opportunities

• Well-being resources and employee discounts

Why Novant Health?

At Novant Health, diversity and inclusion are core values. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families, and communities. We invite applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Join a mission-driven organization where diversity, teamwork, and innovation shape everything we do. Be part of a team that makes a real difference—every patient, every time

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 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 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.

Job Opening ID

179231