The Medical Assistant performs patient care under the direction of a physician or Advanced Practice Provider in an ambulatory setting, which includes gathering patient data, assisting during examinations, and providing routine treatments. Essential functions also involve collaborating with staff, documenting procedures, processing calls, and entering orders into the electronic medical system.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must have successfully completed Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school or possess at least one year of verifiable, applicable work experience as a Medical Assistant in a patient care setting. A current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification and current certification or registration from an approved Medical Assistant agency are also mandatory.
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Job description
Position Summary
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Position Summary
Performs patient care under the direction ofthe physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an ambulatory setting. Orlando Health offers a great benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vison 403(b) Retirment Savings Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care) Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Car Insurance 100% PAID Tuition as well as tuition reimbursment & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt ALL benefits start day one
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 interview and observation.
Assists patients and families with preparation for examination.
Assiststhe 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 provides 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 ordersinto the electronic medicalsystem underthe direction of a provider.
Adheres to and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department-specific policies, procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellent standards.
Benefits
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Family Care
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Car Insurance
403(b) Retirment Savings Plan
Consistently demonstrates personal and patient safety practices and adheres to infection control standards outlined in Orlando Health policies.
Maintainsreasonably 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
Demonstratesthe 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 ofsupplies.
Assiststhe business office as needed with reception,scheduling, and discharge of patients.
Qualifications
Education/Training
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) required. Licensure/Certification
Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification – and
Maintains current certification orregistration by one ofthe following agencies:
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Healthcareer 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. Experience None
