Certified Medical Assistant - Orlando Health Cancer Institute - Head/Neck Surg Clin Staff

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cancer care is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing patient care under the guidance of physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in a dynamic ambulatory setting. You will be responsible for gathering patient data, assisting in examinations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The organization prides itself on offering exceptional benefits and career growth opportunities from day one, making it a fulfilling place to work. If you're passionate about patient care and want to make a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Career Development Programs

Well-being Services

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training or 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care under physician direction in an ambulatory setting.
• Documents patient data and assists with examinations and procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Clinical Judgment

Data Gathering

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Training

Tools

Electronic Medical Records System

Job description

Position Summary

As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region’s adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas — including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care — from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was named in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list.

Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Position Summary

Performs patient care under the direction of the physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an ambulatory setting.

Monday - Friday schedule varies 8 hour shift.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.
2. Embraces and participates in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and clinical outcome process improvement activities.
3. Supports and demonstrates effective and professional communication with patients and family members.
4. Works collaboratively with the administrative and operations staff.
5. Gathers patient data through interview and observation.
6. Assists patients and families with preparation for examination.
7. Assists the physician or APP during examination and procedures.
8. Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by the practice.
9. Provides routine treatments and administers approved medication types.
10. Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department-specific policies.
11. 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.
12. Processes incoming and outgoing calls independently and professionally using sound clinical judgment.
13. Enters medication, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under the direction of a provider.
14. Adheres to and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department-specific policies, procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellent standards.
15. Consistently demonstrates personal and patient safety practices and adheres to infection control standards outlined in Orlando Health policies.
16. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
17. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

1. 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.
2. Demonstrates awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
3. Practices efficient use of supplies.
4. Assists the business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and discharge of patients.

Qualifications

Education/Training

1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. 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.

Licensure/Certification

1. Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
2. Maintains current certification or registration by one of the following agencies:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) (www.nhanow.com)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) (www.aama-ntl.org)
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) (www.amcaexams.com)
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (www.ncctinc.com)
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Nationally Registered Certified Advanced Medical Assistant (NRCAMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) (www.nahpusa.com)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologists (AMT) (www.amt1.com), the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) (www.arma-cert.org), or by American Allied Health (AAH) (www.americanalliedhealth.com)
• Applicants with an accepted Medical Assistant certification or registration from an agency not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Experience

None.