Certified Medical Assistant -Ortho & Sports Medicine
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About the job
What We Offer
Novant Health Ortho & Sports Medicine Ballantyne Clinic 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 creating an exceptional healthcare experience for our patients, team members, and communities. We are looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is dedicated to providing outstanding patient care.
What You'll Do
- Assist with patient intake, vital signs, documentation, and clinical procedures.
- Coordinate patient care activities to ensure a seamless patient experience.
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Foster positive relationships with patients, families, providers, and team members.
- Contribute to a culture of safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
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.
Why Choose Novant Health?
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
197890
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.
From Novant Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Novant Health
Novant Health is a nonprofit health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with 21 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) inpatient medical centers, more than 730 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) physician clinics and more than 43,000 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) team members in North Carolina and South Carolina, where it bought three hospitals from Tenet in 2024. Source: Novant Health, Our Company
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