Certified Medical Assistant

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision

Flexible leave options

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health in Land O' Lakes is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform patient care in a dermatology setting. The ideal candidate will embrace quality initiatives and demonstrate effective communication with patients. This position offers comprehensive benefits including education reimbursement, health insurance, and retirement contributions. A high school diploma and Medical Assistant certification are required, along with current BLS certification. Join us to serve our diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training or relevant experience required.
• Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Maintains certification from recognized agencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care under physician direction.
• Support quality initiatives and clinical outcomes.
• Assist with patient preparation for examinations.
• Document patient care accurately.

Skills

Dermatology experience

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school

Tools

Electronic medical system

Job description

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

Certified Medical Assistant

Schedule Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Department: Dermatology

Location: 2100 Via Bella Blvd Land O Lakes FL

Dermatology experience preferred.

Position Summary

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

Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?

• Education & Career Growth - Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
• Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
• Financial & Retirement - Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Work-Life Balance - Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
• Family & Pet Support - Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.

Essential Functions

• 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 interviews and observation.
• Assists patients and families with preparation for examination.
• Assists the physician or APP 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 or APP by acting as a liaison on behalf of the patient to schedule and provide scheduling information for specialty testing and/or specialty physician consultation.
• Processes incoming and outgoing calls independently and professionally using sound clinical judgment.
• Entres medication, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under the direction of a provider.
• Adheres to and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department‑specific policies, procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellent standards.
• Consistently demonstrates personal and patient safety practices and adheres 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.

Other Related Functions

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

Education / Training

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 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 Certified Medical Assistant in a patient care setting) required.

Licensure / Certification

• Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Maintains current certification or registration by one of the following agencies:
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Health career 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.

Orlando Health proudly embraces and honors the individuality of our team members. By sharing different ideas and perspectives and working together as a team, we are better able to relate to, care for and authentically serve our patients and families who make up the collective populations in our community. So, no matter who you are, what you believe or how you express yourself, you are welcome here.