Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Coordination

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Medical Group is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide patient care under physician direction in an ambulatory care setting. Office Address: 8500 Commodity Circle, Orlando, FL 32819.

The role requires assisting the physician, gathering patient data, and performing routine treatments while maintaining compliance with Orlando Health policies. Prior CMA training and BLS/medical certifications are preferred.

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)

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

Teamwork

Clinical procedures

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant training

Job description

Orlando Health Medical Group is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide patient care under physician direction in an ambulatory care setting. Office Address: 8500 Commodity Circle, Orlando, FL 32819.

The role requires assisting the physician, gathering patient data, and performing routine treatments while maintaining compliance with Orlando Health policies. Prior CMA training and BLS/medical certifications are preferred.