Certified Medical Assistant — Ambulatory Care Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care (childcare, elder care,pet

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Educational Benefits including tuition

Job summary

Orlando Health Medical Group is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform patient care under physician supervision and lead nurse oversight in an ambulatory setting.

The role supports quality initiatives, coordinates preparations for examinations, assists physicians during procedures, and ensures accurate documentation and patient education in line with Orlando Health policies.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or 5 years of verifiable applicable work experience in patient care setting).
• Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification and certifications listed by recognized bodies (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA).

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 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 by acting as a liaison on behalf of the patient to schedule, provide patient with scheduling information to obtain specialty testing, and/or specialty physician consultation.
• Processes incoming and outgoing calls in an independent and professional manner using sound clinical judgment.
• Adheres and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department specific policy, procedures, value statements and Commitment to Excellent standards.
• Consistently demonstrates personal and patient safety practices and adherence 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.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and have the ability to assess data appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients on his or her assigned department and/or unit.
• Demonstrates awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices the efficient use of supplies.
• Assists business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and discharge of patients.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Medical Assistant training (approved technical school) or 5 years of verifiable work experience

Job description

Orlando Health Medical Group is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform patient care under physician supervision and lead nurse oversight in an ambulatory setting.

The role supports quality initiatives, coordinates preparations for examinations, assists physicians during procedures, and ensures accurate documentation and patient education in line with Orlando Health policies.