Certified Medical Assistant Practice Based

AdventHealth•Kissimmee, FL

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves traveling as needed to fulfill staffing needs and support clinic operations across various locations. The Certified Medical Assistant will stay up-to-date with all policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and maintaining required education and competencies. Responsibilities include ensuring efficient office flow by preparing patients and equipment, initiating testing, and documenting results. The position also requires maintaining OSHA regulatory enforcement, office compliance, and safety processes. The Medical Assistant will provide whole patient care during office visits, including intake, test results, screenings, labs, medication administration, and closing care gaps, while maintaining strict confidentiality of patient and employee information. Support for staff teamwork is expected, along with performing clinical intake, assisting with minor procedures, and educating patients. Inventory management and ensuring adequate supplies and functioning medical equipment are also key duties. This is a full-time position with a Monday-Friday, Day Shift schedule, with vacancies located within Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Lake counties.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) OR National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) OR Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) [Required]
Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology [Required]
Knowledge of chronic disease management [Required]
Knowledge of and ability to utilize internal and external resources [Required]
Expertise in patient advocacy and navigating complex systems [Required]
Ability to function and assist others in stressful, fast-paced environments and effectively apply stress management techniques [Required]
Ability to resolve issues and work independently within the scope of their certification [Required]
Ability to exercise sound judgement, diplomacy and a professional demeanor [Required]
Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively to carry out job requirements [Required]
Experience with computers required [Required]

Nice To Haves

Associate and/or higher-level education or completed coursework in health services administration or other related medical or business field.
Associate's Degree in Health Services Administration or other related medical or business field
1+ year of customer service and medical office experience or equivalent with medical terminology, coding, charge entry and payment collection.
Prior collections experience.

Responsibilities

Travels as needed to fulfill staffing needs and support clinic operations.
Stays up to date and familiar with all policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
Maintains education requirements for the position and demonstrates competency through annual clinical competencies and written tests.
Ensures efficient office flow by preparing patients and equipment for treatment, initiating testing, and documenting results in the practice’s designated system.
Maintains OSHA regulatory enforcement and other office compliance, following safety processes and policies.
Provides whole care to patients during office visits, including intake, test results, screenings, labs, medication administration, and closure of care gaps.
Maintains confidentiality of employees' and patients' administrative and medical information.
Supports staff teamwork by assisting patients, visitors, and co-workers when necessary.
Performs clinical intake according to policy and procedures, including screenings, history taking, vital signs, and medication reconciliation.
Assists with minor procedures associated with specialty and ensures accurate documentation at the time of service or results.
Educates patients regarding tests, medications, and diet, providing clear and accurate instructions.
Monitors and manages inventory, ensuring adequate supplies and functioning medical equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.