Orthopedic Medical Assistant - Tampa, Growth & Benefits

Orlando Health, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Leadership development programs

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Well-being programs

Employer retirement match up to 5%

Paid parental leave

PTO and flexible leave

Fertility benefits

Adoption assistance

Backup care for children/ Elders/ Pets

Pet insurance

Job summary

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute in Tampa, FL is hiring a Medical Assistant to perform patient care under the supervision of a physician or APP in an ambulatory setting. This full-time role supports exam procedures, patient preparation, and data collection to ensure efficient clinic operations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, MA training or relevant work experience, and current BLS certification, with the ability to obtain required MA certifications within 6 months of

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or verifiable applicable work experience in a patient care setting) required
• Maintains current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Certification -and- if hired after January 1, 2015, maintains current certification by one of the listed accrediting agencies within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.
• Supports and demonstrate effective and professional communication with patients and family members
• Works collaboratively with the administrative and operations staff.
• Gathers patient data through interviews and observation.
• Assist patients and families with preparation for examination.
• Assists the physician or APP during examination and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by the practice.
• Documents, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department specific policies.
• Assist the physician or APP by acting as a liaison on behalf of the patient to schedule, provide patient with scheduling information to obtain specialty testing, and/or specialty physician consultation.
• Processes incoming and outgoing calls in an independent and professional manner using sound clinical judgment.
• Enter medication, laboratory and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under the direction of a provider
• Adheres and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department specific policy, procedures, value statements and Commitment to Excellent standards.
• Consistently demonstrates personal and patient safety practices and adherence to infection control standards outlined in Orlando Health policies.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or verifiable applicable work experience in a patient care setting) required

Job description

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute in Tampa, FL is hiring a Medical Assistant to perform patient care under the supervision of a physician or APP in an ambulatory setting. This full-time role supports exam procedures, patient preparation, and data collection to ensure efficient clinic operations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, MA training or relevant work experience, and current BLS certification, with the ability to obtain required MA certifications within 6 months of