Ambulatory Medical Assistant — Patient Care Specialist

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Orlando Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care under the direction of a physician or APP in an ambulatory setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma and Medical Assistant training or equivalent work experience, with current BLS certification and recognized MA credentials. The role involves direct patient interaction, data collection, assistance during examinations, and routine treatments in a fast-paced clinic.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Educación

High school diploma

Medical Assistant training

Descripción del empleo

Orlando Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care under the direction of a physician or APP in an ambulatory setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma and Medical Assistant training or equivalent work experience, with current BLS certification and recognized MA credentials. The role involves direct patient interaction, data collection, assistance during examinations, and routine treatments in a fast-paced clinic.