Certified Medical Assistant Primary Care

AdventHealth•Tavares, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports primary care clinic operations by preparing patients and equipment for treatment, conducting tests and documenting results, and providing care throughout office visits. Duties include clinical intake, screenings, history taking, vital signs, medication reconciliation, administering medications, collecting labs, assisting with minor procedures, educating patients, and helping close care gaps. The role maintains patient and employee confidentiality, follows OSHA and other compliance and safety requirements, monitors inventory and medical equipment, and supports patients, visitors, and coworkers. The employee must maintain required education and demonstrate competency through annual clinical competencies and written tests, stay current with organizational policies, and travel as needed to support clinic staffing and operations. This is a full-time position requiring full availability on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The posting gives a sample two-week schedule with alternating weekend coverage. The position is based at 1418 E Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, Florida 32778. Pay range: $17.28–$27.65.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
One of the following required credentials: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants; Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC); ARMA Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); AMT Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA).
Knowledge of the health care field and medical terminology.
Knowledge of chronic disease management.
Knowledge of and ability to use internal and external resources.
Expertise in patient advocacy and navigating complex systems.
Ability to function and assist others in stressful, fast-paced environments and effectively apply stress-management techniques.
Ability to resolve issues and work independently within the scope of certification.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, and a professional demeanor.
Ability to read, write, type legibly, speak, and comprehend English effectively to carry out job requirements.
Computer experience.
Full availability on weekdays 8 a.m.–8 p.m. and weekends 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Travel as needed to support staffing needs and clinic operations.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Travel as needed to fulfill staffing needs and support clinic operations.
Stay up to date with policies and procedures and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
Maintain education requirements and demonstrate competency through annual clinical competencies and written tests.
Prepare patients and equipment for treatment, initiate testing, and document results in the designated system to support efficient office flow.
Follow OSHA requirements, other office compliance rules, and safety processes and policies.
Provide whole care during office visits, including intake, test results, screenings, labs, medication administration, and closure of care gaps.
Maintain confidentiality of employees’ and patients’ administrative and medical information.
Assist patients, visitors, and coworkers as needed to support teamwork.
Perform clinical intake according to policy and procedures, including screenings, history taking, vital signs, and medication reconciliation.
Assist with minor procedures associated with the specialty and document services or results accurately and promptly.
Educate patients about tests, medications, and diet, providing clear and accurate instructions.
Monitor and manage inventory to ensure adequate supplies and functioning medical equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.