Medical Assistant, Certified - Internal Medicine/Pediatrics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Leadership development programs

Medical, dental, vision

Free virtual visits

Well-being programs

Employer retirement match

Paid parental leave

PTO and flexible leave

Fertility benefits

Adoption assistance

Backup care for children/elders/pets

Pet insurance

Job summary

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to provide patient care under physician or APP direction in an ambulatory setting at 2352 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent with CMA training (or at least one year of CMA experience) and pediatric experience is highly preferred. You will gather data, assist with exams, document in EMR, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or at least one year of verifiable and applicable work experience as a CMA).

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care under physician or APP direction in ambulatory setting.
• Gather patient data through interviews and observation.
• Assist patients and families with preparation for examination.
• Assist the physician or APP during examination and procedures.
• Document patient data, treatments, and education in EMR per policies.
• Schedule and coordinate specialty testing or consultations as needed.
• Process calls and manage orders with sound clinical judgment.
• Maintain infection control standards and attendance per policies.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Medical Assistant training

1 year CMA experience

Job description

Position Summary

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Schedule Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Department:Internal Medicine / Peds

Location: 2352 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel FL

**peds experience HIGHLY 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.

Responsibilities

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.
• Enters 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.

Qualifications

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 – and
• 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‑case basis.