Job Summary

CMA, RMA or CCMA NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY

Novant Health Colon & Rectal - Asheville is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform various office and clinical duties to keep our healthcare practice running efficiently. The Certified Medical Assistant serves as a vital member of the clinical support team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient, collaborating with physicians and other team members. The Certified Medical Assistant will perform a preliminary exam to include vitals, interviewing the patient to identify current medical needs, assist with procedures in the office and administer medications as directed by clinician.

The Certified Medical Assistant will work in an ambulatory setting performing a variety of tasks to assist the patient in navigating their health journey, including rooming patients, assisting during in office procedures, handling incoming/outgoing patient referrals and radiology orders. This position will support specialty surgeons who specialize in cancer, colon and rectal, endocrine surgery.

Come join our remarkable team where quality of care meets quality of service, in every dimension, every time.

Our Novant Health locations offer world-class care from renowned midlevel providers. We treat both common and complex cases and offer unparalleled support resources alongside medical treatment options.

**Previous experience preferred

**Bilingual a plus

At Novant Health , one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. 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. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

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Responsibilities

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.

• 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/registration: C urrent 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.

Job Opening ID

4074