Certified Medical Assistant - Bariatrics

Novant Health  is seeking a Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our patient-centered team. In this role, you will coordinate and assist providers in delivering safe, high-quality, and cost-effective care to patients within our practice population.

At Novant Health, we are committed to supporting our team members both personally and professionally. When you join us, you'll enjoy:

• Access to benefits, PTO, and wellbeing resources day one
• 401k retirement plan with matching contributions 
• Competitive and comprehensive benefit package
• Career growth and advancement opportunities 
• Tuition reimbursement programs 
• Consumer discounts 

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• Previous experience working in a medical office or healthcare setting preferred.

Certification/Licensure

• Current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant is required through one of the following approved organizations:
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
  • National Health Career Association (NHCWA)
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
  • American Allied Health (AAH)

Candidates who are not currently certified at the time of hire must obtain certification or registration within six (6) months of employment and will be required to sign an education agreement.

• Current State Driver’s License required for Palliative Care positions only.

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete organizational, departmental, and role-specific competency assessments.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and service excellence.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment.

• Room patients, referrals, setting up injections, authorizations, bracing, paperwork, wound dressing, taking staples out, sutures , and answering mychart messages
• Assist with patient intake, vital signs, documentation, and clinical procedures.
• Coordinate patient care activities to ensure a seamless patient experience.