| Aspect | Novant Health Family | Novant Health Medical Assistant |
|---|
| Certifications | Typically requires a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or similar certification | Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) |
| Work Environment | Primary care clinics, outpatient settings, family practice offices | Clinics, outpatient care, medical offices |
| Roles & Responsibilities | Providing comprehensive primary care, diagnosing, prescribing, patient management | Assisting physicians, taking vital signs, patient prep, administrative tasks |
Novant Health Family providers focus on delivering primary care services, often with advanced certifications like FNP, and handle diagnosis and treatment. Medical Assistants support clinical tasks and patient prep but do not diagnose or prescribe. Both roles are essential in outpatient healthcare settings within Novant Health, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.