Position Summary
One of the regions largest orthopedic and sports medicine providers, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institutes, boasts a world-class team of orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians. They specialize in conditions and injuries of the spine, hand, upper extremities, foot, ankle, and lower extremities, as well as joint replacement, concussions, interventional pain management, bone health, and orthopedic trauma. The institute also holds official medical roles with multiple athletic teams, sporting events, and venues. In its first year of eligibility, the institute has been recognized for its positive workplace culture with Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work award.
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Position Overview
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a key role in delivering high-quality patient care in an outpatient/ambulatory setting. Working under the direction of a physician and the supervision of the lead nurse, the CMA supports daily clinical operations by assisting with exams, procedures, and documentation while ensuring a smooth and positive experience for patients.
Benefits
That Start Day One
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 403b Retirement Savings Plan • HSA & FSA Options • Up to 5 Weeks PTO • Paid Parental Leave & Family Care Support • Life Insurance & Extended Leave Plan • Pet & Car Insurance • 100 Paid Tuition Loan Repayment Assistance
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 during examination and procedures. Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by the practice. Provides routine treatments and administers approved medication types. Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department-specific policies. Assists the physician 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.
Qualifications
Education/Training
High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school or at least one year of verifiable and applicable work experience as a Medical Assistant in a patient care setting required.
Licensure/Certification
Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification. Maintains current certification or registration by one of the following agencies: • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Health career Association (NHA) • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) • Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Nationally Registered Certified Advanced Medical Assistant (NRCAMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologists (AMT) • American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) by the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) • American Allied Health (AAH) by American Allied Health (AAH)
Experience
None