Orlando Health · 1 month ago
Medical Assistant, Certified - Internal Medicine/ZH
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expOrlando Health is a healthcare organization that offers a supportive work environment and various employee benefits. They are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to perform patient care under the direction of a physician or Advanced Practice Provider in an ambulatory setting, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with patients and staff.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
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 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
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
Qualification
Required
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 Certified Medical Assistant in a patient care setting) required
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), the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), or by American Allied Health (AAH)
Applicants with an accepted Medical Assistant certification or registration from an agency not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Leadership development programs
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs
Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions
Four weeks of paid parental leave
PTO
Flexible leave options
Fertility benefits
Adoption assistance
Backup care for children/elders/pets
Pet insurance
Company
Orlando Health
Orlando Health is one of Florida's most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare networks.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mildred Beam
SVP, Chief Legal Strategist
Mark Jones
Executive Vice President
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