Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

What We Offer:

Novant Health Child & Adolescent Medical Group - Waxhaw is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)!

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, occasional Saturday coverage 8:00am-12:00pm

Novant Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant 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.
  • 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.

What You'll Do:

Job responsibilities will include the following:

• Room patients and prepare them for provider visits.
• Measure and record vital signs accurately.
• Administer vaccines following proper protocols.
• Perform blood work, including finger sticks; venipuncture is preferred but not required.
• Collaborate closely with the physician during patient care.
• Assist the RN with managing tasks in the in-basket system.