Certified Medical Assistant - Palliative Care

Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support our Palliative Care Team. The CMA will coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality/cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population.

• Conduct in-home patient visits (Travel to patient homes is required)

• Manage an average daily caseload of 45 patients

• Take and document vital signs during visits

• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary treatment team

• Provide coverage for team members' PTO as needed

• Support clinic or team needs when no patient appointments are scheduled

• Mileage reimbursement provided

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required

• Medical Assistant Certification Required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire

  • Candidates must provide proof of current certification from one of the following approved registries:

    • CMA American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

    • CCMA National Health Career Association (NHA)

    • RMA 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 American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

• If not currently certified, the candidate must:

  • Obtain certification or registration by the end of the 6th month of hire

  • Sign an education agreement

Experience

• Previous medical office experience Preferred

• Refer to Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096

Licensure / Certification

• Current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire Required

• Life Support Training per NH-HR-3096 Required

• Current State Driver's License Required (Palliative Care roles only)

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 139819