Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Plastic Surgery

University of South Florida Tampa General Physicians; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Medical Group Inc. in Tampa is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support USFTGP Plastic Surgery. The role involves clinical and clerical duties, patient rooming, vital signs, wound care, specimen collection, and medication administration under physician supervision.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and CMA/CCMA certifications. You will work with the Plastic Surgery team in a full-time, on-site capacity with standard clinic hours and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant credentials preferred.
• Experience with EHR systems and patient documentation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Pre-visit preparation and scheduling of appointments.
• Verify insurance eligibility and determine need for authorization.
• Clerical duties: chart prep, records management, phone handling.
• Accurate documentation in EHR and retrieval of patient information.
• Provide clinical support including wound care, specimen collection, and medication administration under supervision.
• Escort patients to rooms, record vital signs, and prepare for exams.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Clinical procedures

Blood draws

Electronic health records

Patient rooming

Clerical tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Plastic Surgery (260004KY)

Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Plastic Surgery - ( 260004KY )

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.Essential Functions

• 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

Tampa 33606

Eligible for Remote Work On Site

Organization

Academic Medical Group Inc

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday