Job Description
What We Offer:
What We're Looking For:
Certified Medical Assistant
Novant Health Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery - Asheville
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Join the team at Novant Health Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery in Asheville, where you'll play a key role supporting both the administrative and clinical operations of a busy specialty practice. This position is ideal for a Certified Medical Assistant who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable balancing patient-facing clerical responsibilities with hands-on clinical support.
In this role, you'll spend a significant portion of your day supporting front-office operations, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, coordinating patient communications, assisting with insurance authorizations, and ensuring a seamless patient experience. You'll also provide clinical support as needed, including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for visits and procedures, and performing phlebotomy.
Why Novant Health?
- Support experienced providers delivering advanced plastic and reconstructive care
- Build meaningful relationships with patients throughout their treatment and recovery
- Work in a collaborative, team-focused environment dedicated to exceptional outcomes
- Be part of an organization that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth
Why Novant Health?
- Be part of a collaborative, patient-centered specialty practice
- Develop skills beyond traditional clinical responsibilities through cross-training opportunities
- Work alongside experienced providers delivering reconstructive and cosmetic care
- Enjoy a supportive culture focused on teamwork, growth, and exceptional patient experiences
If you're looking for a role that combines strong patient interaction, administrative coordination, and clinical support, we'd love to hear from you.
Education: High School 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.
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
Refer to Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096
Current State Drivers License (Palliative Care Only), required
Additional Skills/Requirements (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing.
What You'll Do:
- Answer and manage incoming patient calls with professionalism and compassion
- Schedule appointments and coordinate follow-up care
- Learn and assist with insurance authorizations and referral processes
- Support patient registration, documentation, and administrative workflows
- Room patients and collect medical histories and vital signs
- Perform blood draws and other clinical duties as needed
- Collaborate closely with providers and teammates to ensure efficient clinic operations
- Deliver a remarkable patient experience during every interaction
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Asheville, North Carolina |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Website | https://www.novanthealth.org/ |
About Company
We are an integrated system of physician practices, hospitals, outpatient centers, and more – each element committed to delivering a remarkable healthcare experience for you and your family. With world-class technology, personal connections, and care that’s easier to access and understand, Novant Health is with you every step of the way on your journey to health and wellness.
Skills
- Administrative Skillsunmatched
- Calendar Managementunmatched
- Certified Medical Assistantunmatched
- Clinical Assessmentunmatched
- Clinical Supportunmatched
- Diversityunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Insuranceunmatched
- Medical Assistanceunmatched
- Medical Officeunmatched
- Operations Managementunmatched
- Patient Registrationunmatched
- Phlebotomyunmatched
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeryunmatched
- Secondary Schoolunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Telephone Skillsunmatched
- Validation Testingunmatched
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