Orlando Health·Lake Butler, Florida
The Certified Medical Assistant supports daily clinical operations by assisting physicians with patient exams, procedures, and documentation. They also act as a liaison for scheduling and provide professional communication to patients and their families.
One of the region’s largest orthopedic and sports medicine providers, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute’s world-class team of orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians 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’s Downtown Complex brings the whole spectrum of orthopedic and spine care under one roof and includes an orthopedic specialty hospital featuring 75 private inpatient rooms, 10 advanced OR suites, and a research and innovation center with a bio skills lab and 3D printer.
Institute physicians also lead a robust clinical research and education program.
An adjacent medical pavilion houses a 63-exam-room outpatient clinic, imaging suite, physical therapy spaces and ambulatory surgery center.
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 Healthcare’s Best Places to Work award. 🔗 Click here to learn more about Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute 💼 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.
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 or registration by one of the following agencies: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Health career Association (NHA) (nhanow.com) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) (aama-ntl.org) Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) (amcaexams.com) National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (ncctinc.com) Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Nationally Registered Certified Advanced Medical Assistant (NRCAMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) (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) (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
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed an approved Medical Assistant training program or possess one year of relevant work experience. A current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification and a recognized Medical Assistant certification or registration are also required.
Market context
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