Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Plastic Surgery

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Medical Group Inc. is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the USFTGP Plastic Surgery location in Tampa. The role involves patient rooming, clerical support, and assistance with medical procedures under supervision.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, and certifications such as CMA/MA with BLS. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, with full-time daytime hours listed. Eligible for on-site work at USFTGP Plastic Surgery in Tampa.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Experience with phlebotomy and specimen handling preferred.
• Proficient in using EHR systems for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Pre-visit preparation and scheduling of appointments.
• Verify insurance eligibility and identify services needing authorization.
• Clerical duties including chart prep and keeping patient records updated.
• Utilize EHR for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information.
• Provide clinical support including wound care, specimen collection, and medication administration under supervision.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain vital signs, and prepare for appointments.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy basics

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Patient rooming

Clerical duties

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Medical equipment handling

Job description

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

Job Description

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

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.

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

USF Health South Tampa Center 2 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33606

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Organization

Academic Medical Group Inc

Schedule

Full-time

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