Senior CMA - Ambulatory Care Leader

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Physician Associates in Orlando, FL is seeking a Senior Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians in ambulatory care. You will gather patient data, assist with examinations and procedures, and coordinate care with the health-system team to ensure smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, MA training, 3+ years CMA experience, and current BLS certification, with multiple national certifications recognized by several boards.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or at least one (1) year of verifiable and applicable work experience as a Medical Assistant in a patient care setting in addition to the experience required under the Experience section) is required.
• Minimum three (3) years as Certified Medical Assistant.
• Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Maintains current certification or registry by one of the following agencies: CCMA, CMA, CMAC, NCMA, NRCMA, NRCAMA, RMA.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.
• Embraces and participates in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and clinical outcome process improvement activities.
• Supports and demonstrates effective and professional communication with patients and family members
• Works collaboratively with the administrative and operations staff.
• Gathers patient data through interview and observation.
• Assists 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.
• Provides routine treatments and administers approved medication types as ordered by the provider.
• Enter medication, laboratory and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under direction of a provider.
• Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department specific policies.
• Assists 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.
• Helps develop and coordinate the orientation process in the assigned practice for Medical Assistants. Acts as preceptor and/or oversees assigned preceptor(s) in collaboration with nursing/clinical leadership and corporate Learning Consultant.
• Supports and helps develop quality strategies within the practice.
• Helps to facilitate and participate in the skills portion of the Annual Clinical Review for Medical Assistants.
• Collaborates with the clinical leadership and education to assess ongoing competence of Medical Assistants.
• Leads and participates in departmental committees and special projects.
• 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.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and have the ability to assess data appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients on his or her assigned department and/or unit.
• Demonstrates awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices the efficient use of supplies.
• Assists business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and discharge of patients.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Medical Assistant training

3+ years CMA experience

BLS Healthcare Provider Certification

CCMA

CMA

CMAC

NCMA

NRCMA

NRCAMA

RMA

Job description

Orlando Health Physician Associates in Orlando, FL is seeking a Senior Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians in ambulatory care. You will gather patient data, assist with examinations and procedures, and coordinate care with the health-system team to ensure smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, MA training, 3+ years CMA experience, and current BLS certification, with multiple national certifications recognized by several boards.