Medical Assistant, Certified OB/GYN

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Health, dental, vision benefits

Up to 5% employer retirement match

Four weeks of paid parental leave

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible leave options

Fertility benefits

Adoption assistance

Backup care for children/elder/pets

Pet insurance

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for our OB/GYN practice. The role performs patient care under physician/APP supervision in an ambulatory setting at our Wesley Chapel locations, with travel based on business needs.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, full-time, in Wesley Chapel and secondary location at Wesley Chapel, FL. Gynecology experience is preferred but not required. Join a team focused on quality care and patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or at least one year of verifiable work as a Medical Assistant).
• Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Certification or registration from one of CCMA, CMA, CMAC, NCMA, NRCMA, NRCAMA, RMA/AMT/ARMA/AAH (or accepting other agency certifications case-by-case).

Responsibilities

• 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 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 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 policies.
• Assists with scheduling specialty testing and physician consultations.
• Processes calls with clinical judgment and professionalism.
• Enters orders into EMR under provider direction.
• Adheres to policies, infection control, and safety standards.
• Maintains attendance per policies and federal/state standards.
• Complies with all Orlando Health policies.
• Assesses age-specific needs and regulatory standards in care.
• Awareness of medical/legal issues and patient rights.
• Manages supplies efficiently.
• Assists business office with reception, scheduling, and discharge.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school

BLS Healthcare Provider Certification

CCMA

CMA

CMAC

NCMA

NRCMA

NRCAMA

RMA/AMT/ARMA/AAH certification/registration - acceptable

Case-by-case acceptance of other agency certifications

Job description

FULL TIME

Position Summary

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Schedule Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Department: OB/GYN

Location: 2352 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Suite 205, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

Travel is required based on business needs

secondary location: 7760 Curley Road, Suite 201, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

• Gynecology specific experience is preferred but not required.**

Position Summary

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

What you will do

• 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 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 provides 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.
• 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.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Section 1557 Non-Discrimination

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.

Qualifications

• 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 Medical Assistant in a patient care setting) required.
• None.
• Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Maintains current certification or registration by one of the following agencies: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Healthcare 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.