Ambulatory Medical Assistant — GI Care Focus

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care under the direction of the physician or APP in an ambulatory setting. GI experience is preferred. The role includes data gathering, patient preparation for exams, assistance to physicians/APPs, and maintaining compliance with policy standards.

Requires high school diploma or equivalent and MA training (or 1 year of relevant patient care experience). BLS certification and multiple MA credentials are expected.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or at least one (1) year of verifiable and applicable work experience as a Medical Assistant in a patient care setting) required.
• Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Maintains current certification or registration as CMA/CCMA/CMAC/NCMA/ NRCMA/NRCAMA/ RMA/ARMA/AAH or equivalent as listed; other agencies considered case-by-case.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.
• Embraces and participates in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and clinical outcome process improvement activities.
• Supports and demonstrates effective and professional communication with patients and family members.
• Works collaboratively with the administrative and operations staff.
• Gathers patient data through interview and observation.
• Assists patients and families with preparation for examination.
• Assists the physician or APP during examination and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by the practice.
• Provides routine treatments and administers approved medication types.
• Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department-specific policies.
• Assists the physician or APP by acting as a liaison on behalf of the patient to schedule and provides scheduling information for specialty testing and/or specialty physician consultation.
• Processes incoming and outgoing calls independently and professionally using sound clinical judgment.
• Enters medication, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under the direction of a provider.
• Adheres to and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department-specific policies, procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellent standards.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and assesses data appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients in their assigned department and/or unit.
• Demonstrates awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use of supplies.
• Assists the business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and discharge of patients.

Skills

GI Experience

Patient care

Clinical documentation

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school

1 year MA work experience in a patient care setting

Job description

Orlando Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care under the direction of the physician or APP in an ambulatory setting. GI experience is preferred. The role includes data gathering, patient preparation for exams, assistance to physicians/APPs, and maintaining compliance with policy standards.

Requires high school diploma or equivalent and MA training (or 1 year of relevant patient care experience). BLS certification and multiple MA credentials are expected.