Certified Medical Assistant - Jewett Orthopedic Institute, Melbourne

PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider in Melbourne as a Certified Medical Assistant who will support clinical operations and enhance patient experiences. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training, a positive work environment, and starts with benefits on day one, including medical and tuition support. If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a supportive team, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

HSA & FSA Options

Up to 5 Weeks PTO

Paid Parental Leave & Family Care Support

Life Insurance & Extended Leave Plan

Pet & Car Insurance

100% Paid Tuition + Loan Repayment Assistance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school preferred.
• BLS Healthcare Provider Certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during exams and procedures.
• Document patient data and treatments per policies.
• Prepare patients for examinations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - Jewett Orthopedic Institute, Melbourne

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Position Summary

One of the region’s largest orthopedic and sports medicine providers, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute’s world-class team of orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians specialize in conditions and injuries of the spine, hand, upper extremities, foot, ankle and lower extremities, as well as joint replacement, concussions, interventional pain management, bone health and orthopedic trauma. The institute’s Downtown Complex offers comprehensive orthopedic and spine care, including a specialty hospital with private inpatient rooms, advanced OR suites, and a research center with a bio skills lab and 3D printer. The institute also has a medical pavilion with outpatient clinics, imaging, physical therapy, and an ambulatory surgery center. It holds official medical roles with athletic teams and sporting events. Recognized for its positive workplace culture, it has received Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work award.

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Position Overview

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality outpatient/ambulatory patient care. Working under a physician’s direction and lead nurse’s supervision, the CMA supports clinical operations by assisting with exams, procedures, documentation, and ensuring a positive patient experience.

Benefits That Start Day One!

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• HSA & FSA Options
• Up to 5 Weeks PTO
• Paid Parental Leave & Family Care Support
• Life Insurance & Extended Leave Plan
• Pet & Car Insurance
• 100% Paid Tuition + Loan Repayment Assistance

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.
• Participates in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and process improvement activities.
• Maintains effective and professional communication with patients and families.
• Collaborates with administrative and operations staff.
• Gathers patient data through interviews and observations.
• Prepares patients and families for examinations.
• Assists physicians during exams and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in defined tasks and skills.
• Provides routine treatments and administers approved medications.
• Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and education per policies.
• Acts as a liaison for scheduling and patient coordination for tests and consultations.
• Handles calls professionally using sound clinical judgment.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school or at least one year of applicable work experience as a Medical Assistant.

Licensure/Certification

• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Current certification or registration from one of the recognized agencies (e.g., CCMA, CMA, CMAC, NCMA, NRCMA, NRCAMA, RMA).

Experience

None required.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare