Certified Medical Assistant-Outpatient Cardiology Stress Clinic-Downtown, ORL

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join the Heart and Vascular Institute team. This role involves performing patient care under physician supervision in an ambulatory setting. Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, documenting patient data, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

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)

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

100% Paid Tuition and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant training or 1 year relevant experience.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with preparation for examinations.
• Documents patient data and treatments according to policies.
• Provides routine treatments and administers approved medications.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training

Tools

Electronic Medical System

Job description

Position Summary

At Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute, our renowned cardiologists, heart and vascular surgeons, and cardiovascular professionals work together to provide award-winning care in 40 specialties, using the latest in diagnostic imaging and treatment options.

Our multidisciplinary team includes more than 70 physicians in 24 locations across Central Florida, spanning Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole, Highlands, and Okeechobee counties. As part of Orlando Health, the Heart and Vascular Institute includes a network of community and specialty hospitals with over 4,000 providers.

Position Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant performs patient care under the direction of the physician and supervision of the lead nurse in an ambulatory care setting.

Benefits

Orlando Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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 (child care, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• 100% Paid Tuition and tuition reimbursement
• Monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

All benefits start day one

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.
• Participates in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and clinical outcome process improvement activities.
• Supports effective communication with patients and families.
• Collaborates with administrative and operations staff.
• Gathers patient data through interviews and observation.
• Assists patients and families with preparation for examinations.
• Assists the physician or APP during examinations and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by the practice.
• Provides routine treatments and administers approved medications.
• Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and education according to policies.
• Acts as a liaison for scheduling and provides information for specialty testing or consultations.
• Processes calls professionally using sound clinical judgment.
• Enters medication, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under provider direction.
• Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.
• Practices safety and infection control standards.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance per policies and standards.

Other Related Functions

• Provides age-appropriate care and assesses data accordingly.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance standards.
• Uses supplies efficiently.
• Assists with reception, scheduling, and discharge as needed.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school or at least one year of relevant work experience.

Licensure/Certification

• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Current certification or registration from an approved agency (e.g., CCMA, CMA, CMAC, NCMA, NRCMA, NRCAMA, RMA) or equivalent; consideration on a case-by-case basis for other certifications.

Experience

None required.