Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Heart Failure and MCS

USF Tampa General; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Medical Group Inc in Tampa is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support USF Tampa General Heart Failure and MCS. You will perform patient rooming, pre-visit prep, and documentation using electronic health records, under supervision.

Requires CMA/RMA/MA-CERT certifications, basic life support, and at least 3 months of healthcare experience; responsibilities include wound care, specimen collection, and coordinating with providers.

Qualifications

• 'Certified Clinical Medical Assistant' or 'Registered Medical Assistant' or 'MA-CERT' certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-visit preparation and scheduling of appointments.
• Verify insurance eligibility and identify services needing authorization.
• Clerical duties including chart prep and updating patient records.
• Accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information in EHR.
• Provide clinical support such as wound care, specimen collection, and administering medications under supervision.
• Escort patients to rooms, obtain vital signs, and prepare for appointments.

Skills

Patient rooming

Vital signs

Medical terminology

EHR proficiency

Clerical duties

Procedure assistance

Infection control

Phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Heart Failure and MCS (2600048M)

Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Heart Failure and MCS - ( 2600048M )

Under general supervision of the department manager, medical staff, nursing staff, and Sr Medical Assistant/Lead Medical Assistant, the Certified Medical Assistant follows policies, procedures, and professional guidelines. The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical and clerical support such as patient rooming in addition to assistance with medical procedures, cleaning of equipment, chart preparation, obtaining referral notes, images and lab results prior to patient visits.

What you will do

• Responsible for pre-visit preparation and schedule appointments.
• Ability to efficiently verify insurance eligibility and identify services that require an insurance authorization.
• Perform clerical duties, including chart preparation and ensuring accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Utilize electronic health record systems proficiently for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and organizational policies.
• Provide clinical support as needed, including but not limited to wound care, specimen collection, and administering medications under the direction of healthcare providers.
• Escort patients to examination rooms, obtain vital signs, and prepare patients for their appointments in accordance with established protocols.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• Registered Medical Assistant
• Certified Medical Assistant
• MA-ARMA
• Basic Life Support

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and basic clinical procedures.
• Skill in drawing blood for laboratory testing and ensuring proper specimen handling
• Competency in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information
• Proficient in performing clinical tasks, including patient rooming, and ensuring proper cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Competent in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information;
• Demonstrates the ability to prepare for and assist with medical procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform various clerical duties essential to the operations of the practice, including but not limited to, answering phones professionally, greeting patients, filing, faxing and scanning of documents.
• Demonstrates all of the Medical Assistant KSA's

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

Harborside Medical Tower

Tampa 33606

Eligible for Remote Work On Site

Organization

Academic Medical Group Inc

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday