Medical Assistant - Pedi Ortho

BayCare Health System; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

401k match

Yearly bonus

Community discounts

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Tampa, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver outstanding patient service and support a busy multi-specialty practice. You will handle patient histories, basic lab procedures, specimen prep, and EMR documentation in a team oriented environment.

The role requires BLS, CMA/CCMA/RMA or active licensure within 6 months, with additional EMT or paramedic options considered. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with benefits including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/CCMA/RMA) or active license within 6 months of hire.
• EMT or NREMT or Paramedic credentials also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories and perform routine lab procedures.
• Prepare specimens for transport to the lab.
• Follow up on test orders and relay results to provider and patient; provide patient education materials.
• Maintain and operate medical equipment and order supplies.
• Create and maintain patient EMR and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High school or equivalent

Technical Medical Assistant

Tools

EMR software

Job description

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Medical Assistant who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. BayCare’s top priority is the health and well-being of our communities as Tampa Bay's leading multi-specialty group with more than 600 providers practicing 45 specialties in over 175 outpatient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and west central Florida regions.

Position Details

• Location: Tampa, FL
• Status: Full Time (non-exempt)
• Shift: 8:00AM - 5:00PM (May Vary) Monday through Friday

BayCare is all about making the most of your life and loving your career. BayCare provides an array of benefits to help you meet the daily challenges of balancing all aspects of your life and career goals.

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts and more

AND the Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

The Medical Assistant Is Responsible For

• Responsible for patient histories, routine lab procedures and preparation of specimens for transport to the lab
• Follows up on test orders and reports results to provider and patient, provides and maintains patient education materials, maintains medical equipment, and orders clinical supplies
• Creates and maintains patient electronic medical record (EMR)
• Complies with all applicable regulatory agency regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required

Certification and Licensure:

• BLS (Basic Life Support) and
• Approved Medical Assistant Certification required within 6 months of hire date or proof of active license/certification
• Or one of the following:
• EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
• NREMT (Nationally Recognized Emergency Medical Technician);
• Paramedic

If you are not a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, NREMT, FL licensed EMT, FL licensed Paramedic, and you are hired for this position, you acknowledge the requirement to obtain your Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA from AMT, NRMA or NRCMA), test within 90 days of employment and pass within 6 months of employment. Failure to obtain certification will result in termination of employment.

Education

• Required High School or Equivalent
• Preferred Technical Medical Assistant

Experience

• Preferred 2 years Medical Assistant

Skills For Success

• Clinical skills appropriate to position
• Administrative and clerical skills
• Work independently and with a team
• Customer service and critical thinking skills
• Equipment use and maintenance appropriate for position
• Organizational and time management skills
• Computer skills appropriate to position
• Medical terminology use and understanding
• Written and verbal communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled