Certified Medical Assistant - Palliative Care

Overview

Novant Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support our Palliative Care Team. The CMA will coordinate and assist the provider to ensure safe quality/cost effective service and care for the people within the practice population.

• Conduct in-home patient visits (Travel to patient homes is required)
• Manage an average daily caseload of 4-5 patients
• Take and document vital signs during visits
• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Provide coverage for team members’ PTO as needed
• Support clinic or team needs when no patient appointments are scheduled
• Mileage reimbursement provided

• Education
• High School Diploma or GED - Required
• Medical Assistant Certification - Required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Candidates must provide proof of current certification from one of the following approved registries:
• CMA - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• CCMA - National Health Career Association (NHA)
• RMA - 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 - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
• If not currently certified, the candidate must:
• Obtain certification or registration by the end of the 6th month of hire
• Sign an education agreement

• Experience
• Previous medical office experience - Preferred
• Refer to Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096

• Licensure / Certification
• Current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire - Required
• Life Support Training per NH-HR-3096 - Required
• Current State Driver’s License - Required (Palliative Care roles only)

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.