Certified Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care Specialist

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Educational Benefits (tuition)

Job summary

Orlando Health Medical Group in Orlando, FL seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to perform patient care under physician direction in an ambulatory care setting. You will gather patient data, assist during examinations, administer routine treatments, and document in accordance with Orlando Health policies.

The role emphasizes teamwork with nurses, physicians, and staff to support quality patient care. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma and CMA certification or equivalent training;

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or 5 years of verifiable applicable work experience in patient care setting)

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.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school graduate

Medical Assistant training

Job description

Orlando Health Medical Group in Orlando, FL seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to perform patient care under physician direction in an ambulatory care setting. You will gather patient data, assist during examinations, administer routine treatments, and document in accordance with Orlando Health policies.

The role emphasizes teamwork with nurses, physicians, and staff to support quality patient care. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma and CMA certification or equivalent training;