Certified Medical Assistant-Sunrise City-Pediatrics-Orlando Health Physician Associates

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Orlando Health Physician Associates is one of the largest primary care providers in Central Florida, comprising a network of over 225 providers delivering care in various specialties. The Certified Medical Assistant performs patient care under the direction of a physician or Advanced Practice Provider in an ambulatory setting. The position is located at 3236 North Poinciana Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34746, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school or at least one year of verifiable and applicable work experience as a Medical Assistant in a patient care setting.
• Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Maintains current certification or registration by one of the following agencies: CCMA, CMA, CMAC, NCMA, NRCMA, RMA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a patient care setting.
• Additional certifications in medical assisting.

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.
• 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 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Career-growing FREE education programs.
• Well-being services to support you and your family.
• Benefits begin on day one.
• Flexibility to support personal passions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees