Certified Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care

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

Job summary

Orlando Health Physician Associates is one of the largest primary care provider groups in Central Florida, comprising the PCP network of Orlando Health Medical Group. More than 225 providers deliver care across family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and podiatry, with same-day, next-day and virtual appointments available.

The Certified Medical Assistant role works under a physician or APP in an ambulatory setting at 7243 Della Drive, Orlando, FL 32819,

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or at least one year of verifiable and applicable work experience as a Medical Assistant in a patient care setting).
• Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Maintains current certification or registration by one of the listed Medical Assistant organizations.

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.
• Consistently demonstrates personal and patient safety practices and adheres to infection control standards outlined in Orlando Health policies.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant training

BLS Certification

Medical Assistant certifications (CCMA CMA CMAC NCMA NRCMA NRCAMA RMA)

Job description

Orlando Health Physician Associates is one of the largest primary care provider groups in Central Florida, comprising the PCP network of Orlando Health Medical Group. More than 225 providers deliver care across family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and podiatry, with same-day, next-day and virtual appointments available.

The Certified Medical Assistant role works under a physician or APP in an ambulatory setting at 7243 Della Drive, Orlando, FL 32819,