Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Pediatrics

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the USFTGP Pediatrics team. The role includes both clinical and clerical support, patient rooming, and assisting with procedures under physician direction.

Requirements include CMA/MA certification, high school diploma, and at least 3 months of healthcare experience. The position is full-time, on-site at the Family Care Center Healthpark in Tampa.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant / CMA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 months of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Pre-visit preparation and scheduling.
• Verify insurance eligibility and authorizations as needed.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain patient records.
• Use EHR systems for documentation and retrieval of information.
• Provide clinical support including wound care, specimen collection, and medication administration.Share duties under supervision.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for visits.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy basics

EHR proficiency

Blood draws

Patient rooming

Charting & records

Clerical duties

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant

MA-ARMA

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Pediatrics (2600048N)

Job Description

Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Pediatrics - ( 2600048N )

Description

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.

Qualifications

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

Family Care Center Healthpark 5802 N. 30th Street Tampa 33610

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Organization

Academic Medical Group Inc

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday