Rheumatology Medical Assistant – Certified (Mon-Fri)

Florida Medical Clinic; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Retirement match

Parental leave (4 weeks)

PTO and flexible leave options

Fertility benefits

Adoption assistance

Backup care for children/elders/pets

Pet insurance

Job summary

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform patient care under the supervision of a physician or APP in an ambulatory setting. The role supports a rheumatology practice in Tampa, with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule.

Responsibilities include gathering patient data, preparing patients for examinations, assisting with exams and procedures, documenting care, and coordinating scheduling for tests and specialty consults.

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

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.
• 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

Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school or verifiable work experience in a patient care setting

Job description

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform patient care under the supervision of a physician or APP in an ambulatory setting. The role supports a rheumatology practice in Tampa, with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule.

Responsibilities include gathering patient data, preparing patients for examinations, assisting with exams and procedures, documenting care, and coordinating scheduling for tests and specialty consults.