North Carolina Society of Medical Assistants
Chartered in 1963
An affiliate of the American Association of
Medical Assistants
The objectives of the North Carolina Society of Medical Assistants shall be to inspire its members to give honest, loyal, and efficient service to the profession and to the public which they serve;
To provide educational service to increase the knowledge and professionalism of its members;
To stimulate a feeling of fellowship and cooperation with the medical profession in improving public relations; And to encourage and assist all Medical Assistants in forming component chapters.
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NCSMA Convention 2024
April 25 – 28, 2024
Embassy Suites | 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro, NC 27409
Hosted by: Greensboro/High Point Chapters
Primary hotel is now FULLY BOOKED. The back-up hotel is:
Hampton Inn Greensboro-Airport 7803 National Service Road Greensboro, NC 27409 Cut off date for this hotel is 4/11/2024. Booking link
NCSMA Summer Seminar 2024
August 9-11, 2024
Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Gastonia | 1856 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054
Hosted by: Gaston County Chapter
Hotel reservations can be made by using this booking link or by calling (704)852-4411.
AAMA National Conference 2024
September 20-23, 2024
Grand Rapids, MI
NCSMA Convention 2025
March 27-30, 2025
Village Inn, Clemmons, NC
Hosted by: Foothills Chapter
NCSMA EVENTS
MARY MOODY AWARD
Message from Dr. Keith Smith:
This award was created several years ago in memory of Mary Moody and her outstanding service to patients as a medical assistant. I would like for you to nominate a fellow medical assistant within the state of North Carolina whose qualities are similar to those portrayed by Mary Moody during her years of service as a medical assistant.
Various adjectives have been used to describe Mary’s qualities as a medical assistant and a person. She was felt to be loyal. She always smiled and maintained a positive attitude. She was fun, but also professional. She was enthusiastic and always went the extra mile. She was able to communicate with patients whether they were very old or very young. She treated all patients the same whether they were rich or poor. She was able to get along with all fellow employees in the office. She was always neat and prompt. She was a good listener. She was able to follow instructions carefully, and in some cases anticipate ahead of time what the doctor needed in the care of the patient/ She was always able and willing to do what was needed even though it was not necessarily “her job”. She participated with her local and state CMA chapters.
Mary Moody Award submissions for 2024 are due by
April 1, 2024.
WELCOME: Iredell Chapter
On Saturday, October 28, 2023 a chapter recruitment meeting was held for the Iredell Area and was attended by local members interested in forming a chapter. The interested members met again in November and agreed that a new chapter should be formed. At the 2024 Winter Seminar, bylaws were submitted and approved by the Board of Director. Learn more
Is your Local Chapter interested in hosting a Convention or Seminar?
Do you or someone in your chapter like to organize meetings or host a large party? Then, you might be a perfect fit to host conventions for NCSMA.
Reel Recovery
Each year the NCSMA President selects a community service project for NCSMA. This year Cameron Smith, CMA (AAMA) has chosen Reel Recovery, a group founded by a group of avid fly-fishers after they recognized how beneficial this activity was for a friend battling brain cancer. The non-profit is a nationwide organization that conducts fly-fishing retreats for men recovering from all types of cancer. These retreats are free for the participants. The retreats offer an opportunity not only to learn a new skill, but to share stories, form friendships and help them to regain hope as they confront the realities involved in the challenges they face recovering from cancer. At each state sponsored meeting funds will be collected and tallied culminating with these funds being donated to Reel Recovery at the end of the year. Your chapter can get involved too! Simply contact President Cameron Smith at ncsmapresident@gmail.com to learn how to donate.
New Chapter Resource Guide
Starting a new chapter can mean lots of questions. We have created a guide and resource page just for you! REVISED 9/2019
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