Proactive CMA: Outpatient Care & Flow

Medicus Spine & Joint; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicus Spine & Joint is seeking an experienced Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinic staff in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will manage patient flow, prepare exam rooms, document histories and vital signs, and assist with procedures within your scope.

The ideal candidate has CMA certification, strong medical terminology, EHR experience, and a patient-focused approach. Join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality spine and joint care.

Qualifications

• Current CMA credential or other approved medical assistant certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited CMA training program.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to obtain and accurately document vital signs and patient information.
• Comfortable working with EHR/EMR systems.
• Strong computer and data entry skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to perform the essential clinical functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Greet, identify, and prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Obtain and accurately document vital signs, medical history, medication information, allergies, chief complaints, and other required clinical information.
• Prepare patients and examination rooms for physicians, advanced practice providers, chiropractors, and visiting specialists.
• Assist providers during examinations, treatments, and approved inoffice procedures within applicable scope of practice.
• Prepare clinical supplies, equipment, and procedure rooms as required.
• Maintain appropriate infectioncontrol and patientsafety standards.
• Provide patients with providerdirected instructions and educational information within the CMA's authorized scope.
• Actively manage patient flow to help providers remain on schedule.
• Monitor exam rooms, patient readiness, and provider progression throughout the clinical day.
• Anticipate bottlenecks and communicate with the appropriate team members before delays significantly affect the schedule.
• Prepare for upcoming patients by reviewing schedules and identifying relevant clinical needs.
• Turn over and prepare examination and treatment rooms efficiently.
• Maintain appropriate clinical inventory and notify the appropriate team member when supplies require replenishment.
• Support other clinic functions when necessary to maintain efficient operations.
• Anticipate provider needs throughout the clinical day.
• Ensure required patient information and documentation are available for the provider.
• Assist with clinical documentation and workflow as permitted.
• Coordinate providerdirected orders, referrals, diagnostic testing, prescriptions, and followup requirements according to established procedures.
• Communicate clinical information to patients as directed and authorized by the treating provider.
• Help ensure provider orders and next steps are appropriately documented and routed.
• Enter accurate and timely information into the electronic health record (EHR/EMR).
• Maintain complete and organized patient documentation.
• Review charts for missing or incomplete information.
• Properly route messages, clinical requests, results, and documentation to the appropriate provider or team member.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and company privacy requirements.
• Follow established clinical policies, procedures, and provider protocols.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked clinical areas.
• Follow infectionprevention and OSHA requirements.
• Protect confidential patient information.
• Recognize issues outside the CMA's scope of practice and appropriately escalates them to a licensed provider.
• Participate in clinic quality, safety, and processimprovement initiatives.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

Job description

Medicus Spine & Joint is seeking an experienced Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinic staff in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will manage patient flow, prepare exam rooms, document histories and vital signs, and assist with procedures within your scope.

The ideal candidate has CMA certification, strong medical terminology, EHR experience, and a patient-focused approach. Join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality spine and joint care.