Certified Medical Assistant, Senior-LAKE NONA ADULT MEDICINE-Orlando Health Physician Associates

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The position at Orlando Health Physician Associates involves providing patient care under the supervision of a physician or advanced practice provider in an ambulatory setting. The role emphasizes quality care, mentorship, and collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school or verifiable applicable work experience in a patient care setting required.
• Maintains current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Maintains current certification by one of the following agencies: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
• Minimum three (3) years as Certified Medical Assistant.

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 interview 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 as ordered by the provider.
• Enters medication, laboratory and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under direction of a provider.
• Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department specific policies.
• Acts as a liaison on behalf of the patient to schedule and provide information for specialty testing and consultations.
• Processes incoming and outgoing calls in an independent and professional manner using sound clinical judgment.
• Helps develop and coordinate the orientation process in the assigned practice for Medical Assistants.
• Acts as preceptor and/or oversees assigned preceptor(s) in collaboration with nursing/clinical leadership and corporate Learning Consultant.
• Supports and helps develop quality strategies within the practice.
• Facilitates and participates in the skills portion of the Annual Clinical Review for Medical Assistants.
• Collaborates with clinical leadership and education to assess ongoing competence of Medical Assistants.
• Leads and participates in departmental committees and special projects.
• 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.

Benefits

• Career-growing FREE education programs
• Well-being services to support you and your family
• Flexibility in work schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees