Position Summary
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Job Title Certified Medical Assistant
Schedule Hours Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Department Cardiology EP Location this position covers 2 locations Tampa 14320 Bruce B Downs Blvd Tampa FL Land O Lakes 2100 Via Bella Blvd
Bilingual HIGHLY PREFERRED
Position Summary Perform patient care under the direction of the physician or Advanced Practice Provider APP in an ambulatory setting.
Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work Education & Career Growth - Tuition reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness PSLF and leadership development programs. Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical dental vision free virtual visits and well-being programs. Financial & Retirement - Up to 5 employer match on retirement contributions. Work-Life Balance - Four weeks of paid parental leave PTO and flexible leave options. Family & Pet Support - Fertility benefits adoption assistance backup care for children elders pets and pet insurance.
Responsibilities Essential Functions 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 interviews 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. 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 and provide scheduling information for specialty testing and/or specialty physician consultation. Processes incoming and outgoing calls independently and professionally using sound clinical judgment. Enters medication laboratory and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under the direction of a provider. Adheres to and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department-specific policies procedures value statements and Commitment to Excellent standards. Consistently demonstrates personal and patient safety practices and adheres 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.
Other Related Functions Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and assesses data appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients in their assigned department and/or unit. Demonstrates awareness of medical-legal issues patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies. Practices efficient use of supplies. Assists the business office as needed with reception scheduling and discharge of patients.
Qualifications Education and 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 Certified Medical Assistant in a patient care setting required.
Licensure and Certification Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification - and Maintains current certification or registration by one of the following agencies: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA by National Health career Association NHA www.nhanow.com Certified Medical Assistant CMA by the American Association of Medical Assistants AAMA www.aama-ntl.org Clinical Medical Assistant Certification CMAC by the American Medical Certification Association AMCA www.amcaexams.com National Certified Medical Assistant NCMA by National Center for Competency Testing NCCT www.ncctinc.com Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant NRCMA or Nationally Registered Certified Advanced Medical Assistant NRCAMA by the National Association for Health Professionals NAHP www.nahpusa.com Registered Medical Assistant RMA by American Medical Technologists AMT www.amt1.com the American Registry of Medical Assistants ARMA www.arma-cert.org or by American Allied Health AAH www.americanalliedhealth.com
Applicants with an accepted Medical Assistant certification or registration from an agency not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Orlando Health proudly embraces and honors the individuality of our team members. By sharing different ideas and perspectives and working together as a team we are better able to relate to care for and authentically serve our patients and families who make up the collective populations in our community. So no matter who you are what you believe or how you express yourself you are welcome here.