Medical Assistant: Scheduling & Patient Care Support

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Cancer Institute to support scheduling, preregistration, and patient coordination in a fast-paced oncology setting. In this role you will verify patient demographics, assist physicians, gather data, prepare patients for exams, enter orders into the EMR, and help maintain smooth clinic operations while upholding policy and quality initiatives.

Located Downtown, schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Gathers patient data through interview and observation.
• Assist patients and families with preparation for examination.
• Enter medication, laboratory and diagnostic imaging orders into the EMR under direction of a provider.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the scheduling and preregistration duties including patient demographic validation, insurance benefit verification, prior authorizations, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Supports physicians and leadership by coordinating provider assignments for optimal coverage.
• Gathers patient data through interview and observation.
• Assists patients and families with preparation for examination.
• Assists the physician during examination and procedures.
• Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department specific policies.
• Enters orders into the EMR under provider direction.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Medical terminology

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Orlando Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Cancer Institute to support scheduling, preregistration, and patient coordination in a fast-paced oncology setting. In this role you will verify patient demographics, assist physicians, gather data, prepare patients for exams, enter orders into the EMR, and help maintain smooth clinic operations while upholding policy and quality initiatives.

Located Downtown, schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.