Medical Assistant, Certified - Urology / Tampa

Florida Medical Clinic; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care in an ambulatory setting. You will work under the supervision of physicians or APPs in the Urology clinic, performing routine treatments, collecting data, and assisting during examinations.

Responsibilities include documenting procedures, coordinating with staff, and ensuring compliance with infection control standards.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or verifiable applicable work experience).
• Maintains current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Certification -and- maintains certification within 6 months if hired after Jan 1, 2015.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to leadership for operational issues and quality initiatives.
• Gathers patient data through interviews and observation and assists with examinations.
• Assists physicians/APP during examinations and procedures.
• Documents data, treatments, and education in the EMR per policy.
• Ensures compliance with Orlando Health policies and infection control standards.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or verifiable applicable work experience)

Job description

Position Summary

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

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

Fridays: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Department: Urology

Location: 14547 Bruce B Downs Blvd Tampa FL

potential travel AS NEEDED: 7760 Curly Road Wesley Chapel FL

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 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

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or verifiable applicable work experience in a patient care setting) required
• Maintains current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Certification -and-
• If hired after January 1, 2015, maintains current certification by one of the following agencies within 6 months of hire-
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Health Career Association (NHA) (com)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) (aama-ntl.org)
  • Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) (com)
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (com)
  • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Nationally Registered Certified Advanced Medical Assistant (NRCAMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) (com)
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) (com)
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) (arma-cert.org)